title: Uterine defense mechanisms in the mare.
abstract: Uterine defense against infection in the mare has been actively investigated over the past decade. Mechanisms of defense, including the role of immunoglobulins, polymorphonuclear neutrophils, and the physical ability of mares to eliminate bacteria from the uterus, are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000276:immunology / Q000662:veterinary*; D004716:Endometritis / Q000276:immunology / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000276:immunology*; D006736:Horses; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000276:immunology; D009504:Neutrophils / Q000276:immunology
chemical_list: D007136:Immunoglobulins