mination of progesterone was not significantly associated with pregnancy outcome. This study sug- gests that decreases in estradiol concentrations rela- tive to control mares and elevations in AFP concentrations, within 7 days of parturition or abor- tion, may be useful in predicting abnormal pregnancy outcomes during late gestation based upon a single serum sample.
Acknowledgments
Supported by the Albert G. Clay Endowment of the University of Kentucky. The authors acknowledge
the support of numerous veterinarians and farm personnel in obtaining the samples used in this study.
Declaration of Ethics
The Authors have adhered to the Principles of the Veterinary Medical Ethics of the AVMA.
Conflict of Interest The Authors declare no conflicts of interest.
