Details

Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Rees, Gwen

Titel

Postpartum emergencies in cows

Ist Teil von

• In practice (London 1979), 2016-01, Vol.38 (1), p.23-31

Ort / Verlag

London: BMJ Publishing Group Limited

Erscheinungsjahr

2016

Quelle

Alma/SFX Local Collection

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Postpartum emergencies in cattle are an important element of mixed or farm animal practice in the UK and, for many veterinarians, a call to such a situation can elevate the heart rate in anticipation of what might be to come. Swift and confident decision making is essential to ensure the best outcome for the animal; this often needs to be achieved with little support (due to the isolated nature of rural practice), in a highly charged situation and frequently after hours. This article considers three of the more challenging postpartum emergencies that veterinarians have to treat: uterine prolapse, haemorrhage and postcalving paralysis. It gives a brief outline of the prevalence, risk factors, first aid, treatment and prognosis for these conditions, and presents the latest research available in each area.