Post oestral vaginal prolase in a non-pregnant heifer
2013
Yotov, S., Thrakia University, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) | Atanasov, A., Thrakia University, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) | Antonov, A., Thrakia University, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria) | Karadaev, M., Thrakia University, Stara Zagora (Bulgaria)
The present study reports a case of post oestral vaginal prolapse in a non-pregnant heifer with secondary uterine inflammation. The clinical signs, hematology, biochemistry, ultrasonographic findings and therapy were described. The vaginal prolapse type was recognized as garde III but systemic sings as increased body temperature, digestive tract and locomotors function disturbances were not observed. The blood samples investigation showed decrease of haemoglobin content, red blood cells, haematocrit and phosphorus. Fluid filled uterine horns, open cervical canal, newly formed corpus luteum and follicles into the ovaries were detected by ultrasound examination. The treatment included epidural anaesthesia, prolapsed vagina replacement, Bühner suture setting, human chorion gonadotropin injection and supported therapy by antibiotics, antiphlogistic drugs and analgetics. This clinical case could be in contribution to the veterinary practice.
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