Abstract
Various haemostatic analytes were systematically evaluated for four months pre-partum and five months post partum in 14 healthy mares. The plasma fibrinogen concentration and both Factor VIII:C and von Willebrand factor activity showed gradual increases from mid-gestation and reached maximal, or near maximal activity at parturition. These increases were paralleled by an increase in plasma fibronectin concentration, the appearance of fibrinogen degradation products, and a modest rise in antithrombin III concentration. In contrast, the activity of Factor VII and Factor IX, and the one-stage prothrombin (PT) time and the activated partial thromboplastin (APTT) time remained relatively constant throughout the pre- and post parturient period.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 33-36 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Equine Veterinary Journal |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 1 |
State | Published - Jan 1992 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- veterinary(all)