A hormonally mediated diestrual disorder characterized by cystic endometrial hyperplasia and secondary bacterial infection
pyometra
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This hormone promotes endometrial growth whilst inhibiting myometrial activity
progesterone
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Cystic endometrial hyperplasia and uterine secretions create a perfect environment for these
bacteria
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The most common bacteria isolated from pyometra infections
E coli
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Bacteria found in pyometra infections are normally found as
commensals
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The period of the oestrous cycle in which pyometra normally occurs
Diestrous
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The treatment of choice for pyometra
ovariohysterectomy
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This sort of treatment is considered in breeding *******
medical
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These can be used to cause luteolysis then stopping the release of progesterone and to dilate the cervix and increase myometrial contractions to force infection out
PGF2a
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Recurrent pyometra is common in medically treated animals so the following should be ensured every time the ***** is in oestrous
pregnancy
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This hormone promotes endometrial growth whilst inhibiting myometrial activity
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progesterone
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Cystic endometrial hyperplasia and uterine secretions create a perfect environment for these
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The most common bacteria isolated from pyometra infections
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Bacteria found in pyometra infections are normally found as
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