An outbreak of contagious equine metritis in 1977 and its effect the following season
Day, F.T.; Crowhurst, R.C.; Simpson, D.J.; Greenwood, R.E.; Ellis, D.R.; Eaton-Evans, W.
Journal of Reproduction and Fertility. Suppl 27: 351-354
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0449-3087 PMID: 289809 Document Number: 148765
An outbreak of contagious equine metritis occurred in Newmarket in 1977. This survey records the effect on fertility of 20 of the stallions which were infected. Swabbing of mares since then has detected 37 carrier mares harbouring the organism, most frequently in the clitoral area. This swabbing programme reduced the incidence of new cases in 1978 to 3 mares and 1 stallion.