Penanganan obstetri prolaps uterus pascapersalinan pada sapi Angus potong skala kecil

Rini Widyastuti (Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor)
Muhammad Rosyid Ridlo (Department of Bioresources Technology and Veterinary, Vocational College, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta)

ARSHI Veterinary Letters
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): ARSHI Veterinary Letters - February 2026

Postpartum uterine prolapse is a severe reproductive emergency in cattle that may result in hemorrhage, contamination, shock, and death if not treated promptly. This case report describes the successful management of uterine prolapse in a 5-year-old Angus beef cow maintained under a traditional smallholder farming system. The animal was found in lateral recumbency one day after calving, presenting with complete uterine prolapse and impaired standing ability. Clinical examination revealed a rectal temperature of 38.5 °C. Immediate treatment involved epidural-assisted manual repositioning of the prolapsed uterus, followed by vulvar retention suturing using a simple interrupted pattern. Adjunctive therapy included amoxicillin, vitamin B12, and an antihistamine. Clinical recovery was achieved without recurrence or post-treatment complications