With support from the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, researchers are reshaping the understanding of equine pregnancy loss. They are shifting the focus beyond the mare alone to include the biology of the embryo and placenta.
While genetic abnormalities play a critical role early in gestation, placentitis remains one of the leading causes of later-term pregnancy loss. Today, researchers recognize that:
- Nocardioform placentitis involves a broader microbial environment, not a single pathogen
- NP develops differently from other forms of placentitis, often without early warning signs
- NP disrupts critical placental functions, limiting oxygen and nutrient transfer to the fetus
Source: Paulick Report, May 15, 2026. Link.
INSIGHTS: Research like this builds our understanding of how to protect equine pregnancies. It may also provide new considerations when considering pregnancy loss in other domestic species.
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