Cow owners sometimes experience problems after calving at their nurse. Postpartum uterine prolapse is one of the most serious complications. Owners are better off not trying to make a reduction on their own, it requires the help of an experienced veterinarian specializing in cows.
How to prepare the animal for calving?
To reduce the chance of a uterine prolapse in a cow after calving, the treatment of which is not always successful, you need to properly prepare it for childbirth. It is not very difficult, you just need to be attentive to the nurse.
Preparation for a new calving begins even before coverage. For mating, it is undesirable to allow cows that have not reached the minimum weight, that is, 330-360 kilograms. At the time of coating, the animal should be clinically healthy. Pre-treat your pet from parasites, put the necessary vaccinations.
It is undesirable to cover a cow with bulls from the general herd, as they are often carriers of genital infections. Sometimes the result of such a mating is gynecological problems, difficulties with pregnancy or its bearing. The best prevention of sexually transmitted diseases is artificial insemination. In this case, the probability of infection of the cow is absent and there is the possibility of selecting a bull. The only drawback of this method is that it is not always possible to cover the animal the first time.
How much does a pregnant cow walk?
Childbirth is a complex process, they begin at the moment when the body is completely ready for this. How much does a pregnant cow walk? A little more than 9 months, an average of 285 days. Of course, this does not mean that it is possible to count the period from the date of coverage, and the animal will give birth precisely at that time. It can both endure pregnancy and calve earlier.
Usually it depends on the hereditary predisposition, individual characteristics, care for the cow and its diet. It is very dangerous if the animal begins to calve much earlier than expected, the fetus may be born weak or even non-viable. Often a lot of effort is spent on nursing a premature calf, but this does not always help.
Even more dangerous is a strong calving delay. When a cow moves around, the fetus in its womb grows and becomes larger. If it is too large, complications during childbirth, for example, uterine prolapse, can occur. In this case, you can invite a veterinarian for the time of calving in order to provide timely assistance to the animal.
How many calves can a cow bring at a time?
Multiple pregnancy in a cow is a cause for concern for the owner. If several calves are born at once, then the likelihood of complications increases markedly. The animal is already exhausted by fights and attempts, the first fetus is born, the cow may simply not have forces to continue the process. Sometimes in this case, uterine prolapse occurs.
Multiplicity is not characteristic of cattle, most often one cub is born. The frequency of twins in cows is from 2 to 7 per hundred, triplets - 2-3 per thousand. Four calves and more are born even less frequently.
If the owner thinks that the belly of his cow in this pregnancy is much larger than in the past, then it is better to show your favorite doctor. Ideally, you need to get her an ultrasound. This will help establish the number of fruits and predict possible complications.
Why can the uterus fall out during calving?
Uterine prolapse in cows, the treatment of which is rather difficult, is more common either in heifers or in aged animals. If, during pregnancy, the nurse is constantly on the chain without a range, then this increases the likelihood of postpartum complications. The lack of start-up, that is, the period when it is not milked, is not very useful for the cow. This depletes the body of the animal and can lead to complications in childbirth.
Another cause of uterine prolapse in cows is crude fetal extraction. It is possible to drag a calf only on an attempt, otherwise damage to the genitals of the animal is possible. Poor care of a pregnant cow can also increase the likelihood of complications.
Sometimes the animal spontaneously increases intra-abdominal pressure, attempts become too strong, in this case, the uterus can come out with the calf. Contributes to the occurrence of complications and the presence of genital infections. Multiple pregnancies can also affect uterine prolapse.
First aid
If the owners saw that their cow had a uterus, then first aid should be given to her. First of all, you need to calm down and tune in to help the animal. A fallen uterus is not a particularly pleasant sight, but one must maintain composure. You must immediately call a veterinarian, and before his arrival try to help the cow yourself.
Clear the spot in the barn where the animal’s head is lower than the croup. Prepare antiseptics and warm water. Check the veterinary kit for antibiotics, check the expiration date. Also prepare a disposable spitz and dropper system. Be sure to find some large sterile towels or cuts of clean cloth. All this may be needed by a veterinarian.
Before the doctor arrives, try to independently monitor the condition of the cow. Be sure to close the calf in a separate fence, otherwise it will interfere with the healing process.
Animal treatment
Cow pregnancy is an exciting time for the farmer, because complications are possible in childbirth. If the animal has a uterus, then you need to call a veterinarian and start treatment in a timely manner.
First you need to separate the last. After the precipitated uterus is washed with either a solution of alum, or weak potassium permanganate. If necessary, small wounds are cauterized with iodine or peroxide. A thoroughly washed uterus is placed on a sterile tissue. After that, you can make a reduction. This should be done very carefully and slowly, trying to straighten the uterus and return it to its original position.
After the veterinarian for the prevention of repeated loss hem the walls of the vagina or labia. After you need to pierce the cow with a course of antibiotics. The next day, a repeated examination of the doctor is desirable to correct the treatment.
Can I help an animal without a veterinarian?
If the owner does not have the opportunity to call a veterinarian, then you will have to act on your own. In this case, you can invite an experienced cattle owner who has already done the uterus reduction.
First prepare a glucose solution or dilute a kilogram of sugar with water. This fluid must be watered before the uterus begins to contract. The animal should be positioned so that its head is above the croup. After it is advisable to inject a drug that will fight pain and cramping.
After 10-15 minutes, you can begin to set the uterus. It is not easy to do this, therefore it is better to entrust the work to physically strong men. In the process of setting, you need to smooth the uterus, trying to set it in its original place. After stitches are applied. For them, it is better to use threads that have previously been moistened with iodine.
Prevention of postpartum complications
To reduce the likelihood of postpartum complications, it is important to correctly select the bull to cover. This is especially important for heifers, who may not be able to push a large fruit. Artificial insemination is preferable, since it makes it possible to pick up a bull that gives at birth not very large calves.
Good conditions are also very important. If the barn is unsanitary, then the period of pregnancy in a cow can be difficult, which will necessarily affect subsequent births. Choose the optimal diet for the nurse and watch her fatness. It has long been observed that the largest percentage of complications in childbirth occurs in animals that are too thick or extremely depleted.
The age of the cow is also important. Animals that have been inseminated with a weight of less than 300 kg are often difficult to calve. Undesirable coverage in the age of 14-18 months. If the owner provides good care to the cow throughout the entire period of pregnancy, then childbirth often passes safely.