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How bActivate Stands Out: Tackling Dormant Bacteria in Mares


One of the major challenges in equine breeding is dealing with latent bacterial infections that traditional methods fail to detect and treat. At Bojesen & Petersen Biotech, we’ve developed bActivate, a revolutionary product that addresses this issue head-on.

The Challenge: Dormant Bacteria

Dormant bacteria, especially streptococcal infections, are a significant cause of infertility in mares. These bacteria can remain undetected during standard uterine cultures, leading to repeated breeding failures and high costs for breeders. Additionally, dormant bacteria are resistant to conventional antibiotic treatments, making it difficult to clear the infection and achieve successful pregnancies.

The bActivate Solution

bActivate is designed to wake up these dormant bacteria, making them active and detectable. Once the bacteria are active, they become susceptible to antibiotics, allowing for effective treatment. This approach ensures that the underlying infection is addressed, improving the chances of a successful pregnancy.

How It Works

  1. Activation: bActivate stimulates dormant bacteria, bringing them out of their dormant state.
  2. Detection: Active bacteria are easier to detect with standard culture methods, providing accurate diagnosis.
  3. Treatment: Once detected, the bacteria can be effectively treated with targeted antibiotics, reducing the need for multiple breeding attempts and minimizing costs.

Proven Results

Field studies, including a successful trial at the Godolphin stud, demonstrate the efficacy of bActivate. In one study, 89% of treated barren mares became pregnant, showcasing the potential of bActivate to revolutionize mare fertility management.

Why Choose bActivate?

  • Effective Diagnosis and Treatment: Overcome the limitations of standard treatments by targeting dormant bacteria.
  • Cost-Efficient: Reduce the number of failed breeding attempts and associated costs.
  • Higher Success Rates: Increase the likelihood of successful pregnancies and healthy foals.

Sign up Our Webinar

Learn more about how bActivate can transform your breeding program by joining our upcoming webinar in May. Hosted by renowned experts in veterinary microbiology and equine reproduction, this webinar is an excellent opportunity for breeding professionals to gain valuable insights.

Clinical aspects – Morten R. Petersen (DVM, PhD, Dipl ACT)
Best practice
Treatment efficiency and impact on fertility.
Why fake culture negative swabs?
Dormant bacteria -Professor Bojesen. Department of Veterinary and Animals Sciences.
Endometrial cells communicate with Streptococci
Persister cells embedded deep within the mucosal lining
Treat a mare with dormant Streptococci

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