Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Genital injuries from mating in the mare.
- Journal:
- Equine veterinary journal
- Year:
- 1985
- Authors:
- Blue, M G
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
During natural mating, it's not unusual for female horses, or mares, to experience minor injuries to their genital area. These injuries can include splits in the vulva, cuts in the vagina, and, though less frequent, a complete tear of the vagina. While most of these injuries can be managed, a vaginal rupture can be very serious and even fatal for the mare. The document also touches on issues like stallions accidentally entering the wrong area and the presence of a persistent hymen in young mares that have never mated. Overall, while many injuries are manageable, some can have severe consequences.
Abstract
Minor accidents during natural mating are common occurrences during the breeding of horses. Mares may suffer from a variety of genital injuries including vulval separations, vaginal lacerations and, less commonly, vaginal rupture. Possible sequelae to, and management of, these injuries are described, with additional mention of false entry by the stallion and persistent hymen in maiden mares. Vaginal rupture during natural mating can lead to death of the mare. The implications for litigation involving veterinary surgeons and horse breeders are discussed.
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