Efficacy of PGF₂α with ceftiofur sodium in toxic or septic puerperal metritis in dairy cows

The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a systemic treatment of toxic or septic puerperal metritis in dairy cows with ceftiofur and PGF₂α. Twenty crossbred cows having septic puerperal metritis 1–2 weeks postpartum were treated with PGF₂α (Dinoprost triomethamine 5 mg/ml) – Inj. Lutalyse @ 5 ml i/m on the first day followed by ceftiofur sodium @ 2.2 mg per kg i/m for 5 days. Ringers lactate, dextrose saline and supportive multivitamin therapy for 3 days were also administered. All the observed clinical signs septic puerperal metritis came into normal after 5 days of treatment and animals recovered uneventfully.