INTAS POLIVET
Open Access
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 15
  • Issue: 2

Surgical Management of Uterine Prolapse in a Cow

  • Author:
  • D.M. Makhdoomi, Mohsin Ali Gazi, H.K. Batacharya, K.A. Sofi
  • Total Page Count: 2
  • Page Number: 410 to 411

Department of Veterinary Clinics, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agriculture Science and Technology (SKUAST-K), Shuhama, Alusteng, Srinagar - 190006 (Jammu and Kashmir)

*Corresponding author E-mail: dmmakhdoomi@gmail.com

Online published on 6 April, 2015.

Abstract

Management of uterine prolapse in a large sized cow was attempted using Buhners sutures. Large caruncles were found adhered to surface of prolapsed mass. Treatment involve remove of placenta thoroughly cleaning the endometrial surface and repairing lacerations. Rubbing the surface of uterus with glycerol to reduce edema and provide lubrication. The uterus was then returned to its normal position.

Keywords

Buhner suture, cow, prolapsed mass, uterine prolapse