Summary
A previously unrecognised form of abortion in mares was identified in Australia in 2004 and the condition was characterised and termed Equine Amnionitis and Foetal Loss (EAFL). Research funded by RIRDC (PRJ000530 and PRJ002592) has shown that the processionary caterpillar (Ochrogaster lunifer) has a role in the aetiology of this condition. This project will continue on from this work and aims to develop the guinea pig as a laboratory model to further elucidate the pathophysiology of this disease.
Program
Thoroughbred Horses
Research Organisation
The University of Queensland
Objective Summary
Develop the guinea pig as a laboratory model for equine amnionitis and foetal loss (EAFL) and to then use this model to investigate the mechanism by which the Processionary Caterpillar causes EAFL.
Project Code
PRJ-007204
Project Stage
Closed
Project Start Date
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Project Completion Date
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Journal Articles From Project
Not Available
National Priority
Frontier technologies for building and transforming Australian industries
National Priority
Adoption of R&D
National Priority
HOR-Reduce the incidence and impact of diseases and parasites in horses
