Cow Part 2

Question 1

who is uterine torsion most common in?

Answer 1

dairy cows
brown swiss especially

Question 2

does carrying twins protect a cow from uterine torsion?

Answer 2

yes

Question 3

how can you treat a uterine torsion?

Answer 3

manual correction per vaginum
detorsion rod
rolling and “plank in the flank”
surgical correction

Question 4

what is the more common hydrops of fetal membranes?

Answer 4

hydrops of allantois: 90%

Question 5

is hydrops of allantois or hydrops of amnion rapid accumulation of fluid?

Answer 5

hydrops of allantois

Question 6

how can you induce therapeutic abortion in days 7-150?

Answer 6

prostaglandin

Question 7

how can you induce parturition?

Answer 7

corticosteroids
prostaglandin
both

Question 8

how can you treat fetal mummification?

Answer 8

prostaglandin

Question 9

what is a sequela to fetal mummification?

Answer 9

fetal maceration

Question 10

when does uterine prolapse occur?

Answer 10

most immediately after calving
rarely after several days

Question 11

what are the risk factors for uterine prolapse?

Answer 11

hypocalcemia
forced fetal extraction
flaccid uterus/gravity

Question 12

what do you want to elevate the uterus to when fixing a uterine torsion?

Answer 12

level of ischial arch

Question 13

what drugs are given to a cow after uterine prolapse?

Answer 13

calcium
oxytocin
antibiotics?
suture vulva?

Question 14

what are the potential complications with uterine prolapse?

Answer 14

uterine rupture
uterine artery rupture
intestinal prolapse
re-prolapse (rare with proper replacement)

Question 15

what are the risk factors for retained placenta?

Answer 15

hypocalcemia
selenium, vitamin A deficient
twins
premature calving/abortion
stress

Question 16

is manual removal of the retained placenta indicated?

Answer 16

no- contraindicated

Question 17

is intrauterine therapy for retained placentas recommended?

Answer 17

no
damages endometrium and precludes cow’s own defenses from working

Question 18

when does uterine torsion occur?

Answer 18

late stage I-early stage II
torsions <180 degrees may present days-weeks without signs until labor begins

Question 19

what treatment choice is best for a recumbent cow with uterine torsion?

Answer 19

rolling

Question 20

can you palpate the fetus and placentomes in hydrops of allantois and amnion?

Answer 20

only in hydrops of amnion

Question 21

what can be seen externally with hydrops of allantois?

Answer 21

severe abdominal distension: barrel-shaped

Question 22

what can you give to induce abortion at 5-8 months?

Answer 22

prostaglandin and dexamethasone

Question 23

when should you expect delivery after you give drugs to induce parturition?

Answer 23

40-50 hours

Question 24

what risk is increased if you induce parturition?

Answer 24

risk of retained placenta

Question 25

what can you give for an epidural?

Answer 25

5-7 ml 2% lidocaine for mature cows can add xylazine

Question 26

what is the prognosis of uterine prolapse?

Answer 26

good for life and fertility if promptly treated rarely recurs

Question 27

is there treatment proven to decrease duration of retention and improve fertility with a retained placenta?

Answer 27

no

Question 28

why is intrauterine therapy for retained placentas not used?

Answer 28

milk residue/withholding issues damages endometrium and precludes cow's own defenses from working