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Incidence and associated risk factors of uterine prolapse in dairy cows in Manoharganj Upazila, Cumilla District, Bangladesh Wasef, Al; Uday Kumar Mohanta; Sah, Vijay Kumar; Islam, Md. Rashedul; Khadka, Nita; Budhathoki, Nabina; Islam, Md. Shakil
Ovozoa: Journal of Animal Reproduction Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): Ovozoa: Journal of Animal Reproduction
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/ovz.v14i1.2025.25-33

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Uterine prolapse is a medical emergency in cows that can be life-threatening if not promptly treated. This study aimed to determine the incidence, associated risk factors, survival rate, conception rate, and management practices related to uterine prolapse in dairy cows in Manoharganj Upazila, Cumilla District, Bangladesh. Data collected from cow owners were analyzed using the Chi-square test. A total of 102 cases of uterine prolapse were manually corrected. The incidence was found to be higher in crossbred (61.76%) compared to local (38.24%) cows. Similarly, cows that were artificially inseminated showed a significantly higher incidence (93.14%) than those bred naturally (6.86%). Pluriparous cows had a greater incidence (77.45%) than primiparous cows (22.55%). Additionally, cows with a previous history of vaginal prolapse (48.04%) or dystocia (59.80%) were more likely to experience uterine prolapse than those without such histories. Following treatment, 91.18% of the affected cows survived, while 8.82% died. Among the survivors, 15.05% were culled, and the remaining cows were artificially inseminated of which 82.27% successfully conceived. The study also observed that 3.92% of cows were diagnosed with hypocalcemia shortly after prolapse correction. These findings highlight the importance of immediate veterinary intervention and the need for proper nutritional management during pregnancy to help prevent uterine prolapse.
Management of dystocia complicated by fetal ascites in a Holstein Friesian cow Wasef, Al; Mohanta, Uday Kumar; Hossan, Md Farhad; Islam, Md. Rashedul; Hossain, Hafsa
Ovozoa: Journal of Animal Reproduction Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): Ovozoa: Journal of Animal Reproduction
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/ovz.v14i2.2025.107-111

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A five-and-a-half-year-old crossbred Holstein Friesian cow was presented with a history of prolonged second-stage labor. According to the owner, the first water bag had appeared approximately seven hours prior to reporting to the Upazila Veterinary Hospital in Manoharganj, Cumilla, Bangladesh. Upon on-farm examination, a per-vaginal assessment revealed that the fetus was in a posterior presentation, and the fetal abdomen was markedly distended with fluid, giving it a characteristic "pufferfish-like" appearance. Based on clinical findings, a diagnosis of dystocia due to fetal ascites was established. To relieve the obstruction, a guarded fetotomy knife was used to make an incision in the fetal abdominal wall, allowing evacuation of the excessive peritoneal fluid. Following decompression, the non-viable male fetus was successfully delivered via gentle manual traction. The cow was subsequently treated for five days with antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and antihistamines. The post-operative recovery was uneventful, and the cow returned to normal physiological status without complications. This case highlights the clinical importance of timely diagnosis and appropriate intervention in managing dystocia associated with fetal ascites in dairy cattle.