title: Use of transvaginal ultrasound-guided puncture for elimination of equine pregnancies.
abstract: Twinning is a major cause of abortion in mares. Although early management of twins is quite successful, twins that remain after 40 days are difficult to manage. This article reviews the current knowledge of the use of transvaginal ultrasound probe for elimination of twins. Several techniques are presented, as well as discussion on the best time during gestation for this technique to be used.
authors.affiliation: Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology Laboratory, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, USA.
authors.forename: E L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Squires
mesh_terms: D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D000034:Abortion, Veterinary / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006736:Horses; D011247:Pregnancy; D018607:Pregnancy Reduction, Multifetal / Q000662:veterinary*; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple; D013396:Suction / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D014427:Twins; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D014621:Vagina