Transfer of gases and metabolites in the equine placenta: a comparison with other species
Silver, M.; Comline, R.S.
Journal of Reproduction and Fertility. Suppl 23: 589-594
1975
ISSN/ISBN: 0449-3087 PMID: 1529 Document Number: 87163
Mares and fetuses with indwelling catheters in the umbilical and uterine vessels have been used to monitor transplacental blood gas tensions, pH, O2 affinities and the concentration of various metabolites in fetal and maternal blood during late gestation. Measurements of umbilical and uterine blood flows and arterio-venous differences enabled the uptake of O2 and glucose by the fetus and the uterus to be estimated. The present findings are compared with those from other species in comparable conditions.