Technique and features of rectal examination of a cow for pregnancy

Rectal examination of adult cows for pregnancy makes it possible to determine the presence of pregnancy and even determine the period. After all, a cow in this position needs special care, care and living conditions. In addition, such diagnostics can help identify pathologies of fetal development in the early stages, as well as detect diseases in the pelvic organs of cattle.
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Preparation and diagnostic technique

Only a specialist - a veterinarian or livestock specialist - has the right to conduct an examination of a cow. He is the only one who is able to correctly interpret the results. For the procedure, you will need to prepare the cow in advance, and the doctor will need to follow all safety measures.

The veterinarian should cut the nails on both hands short, smooth them with a file, wash their hands with soap and warm water, and treat all existing wounds and microdamages with iodine or other antiseptic. Wear long rubber or polyethylene disposable gloves up to the shoulder, as well as an oversleeve and a waterproof apron. Lubricate your palm with Vaseline for better glide. In addition, you will need the help of a partner who will fix the cow and hold the tail.

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Before this, the cow is kept on a semi-starved diet for 24 hours, or the study is generally carried out in the early morning, when the intestines have emptied.

Features of the study of the reproductive system

Rectalizing a cow should be done extremely carefully, because there is a high risk of damaging the intestinal mucosa and affecting the genitals. And you can become infected yourself if the glove ruptures. Diagnosis of the reproductive system involves examining the uterus and ovaries for pathologies and monitoring the progress of pregnancy month by month.

In case of infertility and pregnancy, the uterus is located in the pelvic cavity and is easily palpable when moving the hand to the side along the bottom, like a dense elastic area. The absence of this sensation indicates pathologies or late pregnancy.

Afterwards, the doctor proceeds to examine the ovaries. To find them, you need to put your hand on the area of ​​separation of the uterine horns, “hang” your fingers between them and move them to the side until they come across an ovoid dense object. It is studied for the presence of cysts and follicles.

What situations you need to know before the examination:

  1. Incorrect location of the uterus indicates endometritis or old age of the animal.
  2. Increased tone is a sign of pregnancy.
  3. The uterus with the fetus is greatly distended, and the consistency of its walls is heterogeneous.
  4. The interhorn cavity is smoothed out by the third month of pregnancy.
  5. The pulse of the uterine arteries increases as labor approaches.

Rectal diagnosis of cattle using hands has proven itself well, but today it does not provide accurate information about all diseases and abnormalities. For reliability, it is recommended to use ultrasound equipment in combination with the manual method.

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