Maternal dexamethasone treatment in late gestation induces precocious fetal maturation and delivery in healthy Thoroughbred mares

JC Ousey; M Kolling; Hans Kindahl; WR Allen

doi:10.1111/j.2042-3306.2010.00306.x

Maternal dexamethasone treatment in late gestation induces precocious fetal maturation and delivery in healthy Thoroughbred mares

JC Ousey
, M Kolling
, Hans Kindahl
, WR Allen

Publication: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review

Abstract

Dexamethasone treatment could be used to improve foal viability in mares at risk of preterm delivery. The endocrine effects of such a therapy must be evaluated before clinical intervention with glucocorticoids can be recommended.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	424-429
Number of pages	6
Journal	Equine Veterinary Journal
Volume	43
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2042-3306.2010.00306.x
Publication status	Published - 2011

Keywords

horse
fetus
maturation
glucocorticoids
endocrine
parturition

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Maternal dexamethasone treatment in late gestation induces precocious fetal maturation and delivery in healthy Thoroughbred mares

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