Jennine Lection

Bio

Dr. Jennine Lection is an Assistant Professor of Theriogenology in the Department of Clinical Sciences at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed both her undergraduate studies as well as her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at NC State. Her advanced clinical training includes her internship year at the Equine Medical Center of Ocala, as well as her residency in comparative theriogenology (reproductive medicine) at Cornell University. She became a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenologists at the conclusion of her residency. She earned her PhD in Integrative and Biomedical Physiology at the Pennsylvania State University, primarily advised by Dr. Erika Ganda and co-advised by Dr. Adrian Barragan.

Area(s) of Expertise

Dr. Lection aims to understand the role of the reproductive microbiome in the development of reproductive diseases in the dog, horse, and cow. She aims to update diagnostic methods as well as offer novel treatment options based on next-generation sequencing technologies.

Publications

• Exploring vaginal discharge scoring to assess clinical metritis severity: Comparison between intrauterine dextrose and systemic antibiotics treatments , The Veterinary Journal (2024)
• Inflammatory markers for differentiation of endometritis in the mare , Equine Veterinary Journal (2024)
• Prepartum anti-inflammatory therapies in Holstein dairy cows blocked by parity and body condition score group: Effects on metabolic stress, systemic inflammation, performance, and health , Journal of Dairy Science (2024)
• Prostaglandin-related genes are differentially expressed in equine endometrium with different biopsy grade, degrees of inflammation, and fibrosis , Theriogenology (2024)
• Incidence and risk factors for canine mastitis and metritis in two guide dog populations , Animal Reproduction Science (2021)
• Malunion of an In Utero Metacarpal Fracture in a Standardbred Mare Presenting for Dystocia , Journal of Equine Veterinary Science (2020)

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