James R. Crabtree
Field Solutions for Dystocia Management (2023)
This is a recording from WEVA congress 2023
Complications during birth are not out of the ordinary for horses, with approximately 4-10% of deliveries experiencing difficulties. Such complications can pose a significant threat to both the mare and the foal. Immediate evaluation and action can help mitigate the risk of fatalities associated with dystocia. In the webinar, James delves into the causes of dystocia, client education, initial assessment, and subsequent steps that may or may not be necessary.
Beyond retained fetal membranes: Managing conditions of the post-partum mare (2023)
This is a recording from WEVA congress 2023
James discusses the needs of the clients and the mare when initially assessing the horse. What is normal and what is not with the mare, James talks through postpartum examination, periparturient haemorrhage, post-foaling metritis, uterine lacerations, uterine horn tip inversion, prolapses including uterine prolapse, bladder prolapse, rectal prolapses and methods to tret these emergency conditions.
Treatment of bacterial placentitis (2023)
Dr. James R. Crabtree BVM&S CertEM(StudMed) FRCVS
In this webinar James Crabtree of Equine Reproductive Services (UK) Limited discusses the use of antimicrobials in the treatment of bacterial placentitis. James will provide a brief overview of the pathophysiology of placentitis and will discuss the use of the prescribing cascade in the face of treating mares during pregnancy, the discussion will then be focussed specifically onantimicrobials with the choice and dose of antibiotics used and the likely duration of antibiotic therapy. The potential role for local antibiotic therapy will be discussed.
Treatment of bacterial endometritis (2023)
Dr. James R. Crabtree BVM&S CertEM(StudMed) FRCVS
In this webinar, James Crabtree of Equine Reproductive Services (UK) Limited discusses the use of antimicrobials in the treatment of bacterial endometritis. James will provide a brief overview of the pathophysiology of endometritis and will discuss the use of the prescribing cascade. The discussion will then be focussed on the choice and route of antimicrobial therapy with a discussion of the pros and cons of local intrauterine versus systemic antibiotic therapy with tips on what can be used safely, what should be used carefully and what should not be used.
Management of spring transition and seasonal anoestrus in mares (2021)
By Dr. James R. Crabtree BVM&S CertEM(StudMed) FRCVS
This presentation will review the reproductive cycle of the mare with particular emphasis on the initiation of the seasonal cyclic activity. It will review strategies and artificial lighting programs to advance to the onset of cyclic activity and will have a description and discussion of currently available medical therapies to hasten the onset of cyclicity. The phenomenon of seasonal anoestrus colloquially known as ‘lactational anoestrus’ will be described along with medical treatments to assist the mare in achieving cyclicity.
Normal reproductive cycle of the mare (2020)
By Dr. James R. Crabtree BVM&S CertEM(StudMed) FRCVS
This presentation will review the normal reproductive cycle of the mare withs pecific reference to ovulation along with some discussion of Doppler ultrasound. Decision making and choice of ovulation induction agents will be discussed with consideration to the prescribing cascade. Clinical research into the timing of ovulation will be presented and guidelines for fixed time breeding with chilled and frozen semen will be discussed. This webinar will improve one’s knowledge about ovulation induction agent options, the ultrasonographic features of the pre-ovulatory follicle and signs of impending ovulation. It will be particularly useful for clinicians dealing with mares to be intensively bred, be it Thoroughbred by natural cover or Sports Horse by artificial methods.