Fertility Rate after C-Section

Supernova · Postby **Supernova** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 3:25 pm

Hello,
Does anyone know what the fertility rate of a broodmare is after having a cesarean section preformed? Has anyone had any successful foals out of a mare following surgery? I'm considering a mare who had a cesarean section on her first breeding and aborted the next foal. Both breedings were to the same stallion. Is it possible to have a successful foaling after?

Thanks!
Robyn

Mood Swings · Postby **Mood Swings** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 6:32 pm

It is possible. However there are many risks: to the mare, financial, etc. A cesarean predisposes a mares uterus to metritis and scar tissue. Both can cause serious fertility issues not to mention that it is very costly to treat a mare with metritis in mid to late term gestation (been there, done that). Check out www.equine-reproductions.com
There is a vet that moderates the forum, he might be able to help

Best of luck!

Supernova · Postby **Supernova** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 6:38 pm

Thanks for all your advice! It's been very helpful.

habitat · Postby **habitat** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:00 am

what is the cost (roughly) of a c-section on a mare?

Supernova · Postby **Supernova** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 10:19 am

I'm not sure first hand but from what I've researched it starts at about $5000.00 USD and goes up from there depending on the case.