Prolapse of the uterus in a cow after calving is a pathology that occurs quite often. This condition has a number of negative consequences for the animal, so in no case should not be overlooked. On the causes of the pathology, methods of its treatment and prevention, read on.
What is the danger of loss of the uterus in a cow
This condition does not pass without a trace for the animal: very often, with untimely treatment, tissue necrosis develops, which means that infertility follows. Unfortunately, even the rapid replenishment of the body does not guarantee the lack of development of endometritis, which cause not only infertility, but also a complete loss of productivity.
Important! Prolapse of the uterus sometimes manifested in 1 or 2 day after quite successful delivery.
Why the cow after calving falls uterus
This complication has several causes.
Main factors:
- weak and flabby muscles of the organ;
- past illnesses;
- multiple pregnancy;
- rapid delivery;
- improper care and irregular walking;
- rough or hasty removal of the calf;
- excessive slope of the floor, due to which the croup of the animal is greatly lowered;
- tethered content in a barn with a clay floor.
Uterine prolapse in a cowHow pathology manifests itself
The presence of pathology is visible to the naked eye - the size of the organ is impressive, and it is impossible not to notice its loss: it looks like a pear-shaped bag, covered with venous nodes, hangs down from the vagina to the hock (with full loss).
Find out why the cow does not get up after calving.Immediately after the fall, the uterus is scarlet, after a few hours the tissues turn brown or bluish, the animal behaves restlessly. Often this disorder is associated with a prolapse of the bladder or rectum.
Treatment and technique of reducing the fallen womb of a cow
Independently proceed to the treatment of pathology should not be.
Read more about what to do if a cow does not have an afterbirth or has eaten it.
The animal must be assisted by a veterinarian who acts according to the following scheme:
- examines the organ, revealing lesions and necrotic lesions;
- treats the body with warm 1% potassium permanganate solution, disinfecting it; small cracks treats with iodine;
- removes afterbirth;
- processes the organ with glucose to relieve swelling;
- adjusts the body through appropriate manipulations, forcing it to take up its natural position;
- introduces penicillin antibiotics (for a week) and hormones;
- immediately after setting in the vagina should enter a disinfectant solution - furatsilina or potassium permanganate;
- To fix the uterus and avoid repetition of pathology, the organ is fixed with a pessary or the vagina is sutured.
Preventive measures
To avoid the occurrence of pathology, you can use the following measures:
- qualified assistance at the hotel;
- regular walking and proper conditions for keeping an old cow;
- disease prevention during pregnancy.
Did you know? Each cow has a purely individual imprint of the nose. In this, animals are similar to people who do not have finger misprints.Lactation of the uterus in a cow after calving is a serious complication with negative consequences, therefore, in identifying it, it is important to provide the animal with the necessary help (better professional) and be sure to take preventive measures to avoid pathology.
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