DOI
https://doi.org/10.18849/ve.v10i4.728Abstract
Question
In broodmares undergoing artificial insemination, is intrauterine fluid development more likely postinsemination with frozen semen compared to insemination with chilled semen?
Clinical bottom line
Category of research:
Incidence.
Number and type of study designs reviewed:
Three retrospective cohort studies were critically appraised.
Strength of evidence:
Weak.
Outcomes reported:
A lower rate of postbreeding intrauterine fluid occurred in mares inseminated with frozen semen compared to chilled semen in two studies, and a higher rate in one study.
Conclusion:
The evidence available is weak and warrants further research into postbreeding intrauterine fluid rates in mares inseminated with frozen and chilled semen.
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