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Therefore, our study investigated how factors such as storage temperature, concentration, buffer types, combinations of biofilm disruptors, and vehicle solutions affected pH stability over 24 h in uterine infusion preparations commonly used by veterinary theriogenologists to treat endometritis in mares. In experiment 1, amikacin, ampicillin, ceftiofur, ciprofloxacin, gentamicin, penicillin G potassium, penicillin G procaine, and ticarcillin clavulanate were diluted in saline and lactated Ringer\u2019 s solution and stored at 5 \u00b0 C, 21 \u00b0 C, and 37 \u00b0 C for 24 h. Solutions were evaluated for pH and physical characteristics at 0, 1, 3, 6, and 24 h after storage. In experiment 2, 1- and 2-g doses of amikacin, ampicillin, and gentamicin were compared, evaluating the same volume at different concentrations and their stability over 24 h. Experiment 3 combined biofilm chelators (i.e., Tris-EDTA, hydrogen peroxide, and dimethyl sulfoxide) with antibiotic solutions and evaluated interactions among products. Experiment 4 compared the stability of each antibiotic diluted in saline and lactated Ringer\u2019 s solution. Statistical analysis was performed using GraphPad Prism 9.3.0. Significance was set at p &lt; 0.05. The results indicated that the stability of antibiotic solutions for uterine infusions in mares is significantly influenced by storage conditions and pH fluctuations. Solutions containing aminoglycosides showed an increase in pH over time, suggesting that buffering agents like sodium bicarbonate can enhance stability. In contrast, other antibiotics exhibited a decrease in pH, particularly at elevated temperatures, which may reduce their effectiveness. In conclusion, the pH stability of uterine infusions is affected by various storage conditions and vehicles, underscoring the importance of evaluating antibiotic treatments for quality control. 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