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Don’t
* Don’t keep the prolapse mass uncovered.
* Avoid the presence of any contamination where the animal sits.
* Don’t replace the prolapse mass by shoes or slipper.
Management of uterine torsion
This is the rotation of the uterus alongwith its contents along the longitudinal axis of the dam. It mostly occurs
during first state of labour but sometimes may occur during later stage of gestation. Irrespective of stage, this condition
inhibits the expulsion of foetus.
Depending on the degree and duration of uterine torsion there is reversal of signs of parturition like shrinkage of
pelvic ligaments and udder indicating the death of foetus.
Don’t
* Any case exhibiting colic in advance stage of gestation needs to be checked for uterine torsion.
* Immediately consult a veterinarian if first stage of labour exceeds 2-6 hrs.
Dont’s
* Don’t roll the animal unjudiciously without ascertaining the direction and extent of uterine tersion.
* No drug either for increase in uterine contaction or cervical dilation should be used which may rupture the uterus.
Management of Dystocia
Gestation period of the cows varies from 270 to 295 days. The signs of approaching parturition are relaxation of
pelvic ligaments, let down of milk and turgidity of teats.
Do’s
* After rupture of first water bag if faetus is not expelled with in 2-6 hrs indicates dystocia. Immediately call a veterinarian.
Dont’s
* If a part of foetal body is presented in the vagina, donot pull the faetus without thorough gynaecological
examination.
* Don’t cheep off the exposed part of foetus.
* No drug for contracton of uterus should be given.
* A repeated gynaecological examination by quacks further aggravates the condition of the animal and makes it
difficult to manipulate the dystocia.
Management of abortion
It is the expulsion of the foetus between 150 to 270 days of gestation in cattle. The foetus is generally dead or
dies within 24 hrs of explusion. Abortion is preceeded by a reddish vulvar discharge.
Do’s
* Isolate the animal from rest of the herd.
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