EFFECTIVENESS OF COMBINING MECHANICAL SUCTION WITH PROSTAGLANDIN THERAPY IN MANAGING PYOMETRA  IN A HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN CROSSBRED COW

R. Arun; S. Alagar; S. Rangasamy; A. Methai; G. Nishrath Banu; P.N. Richard Jagatheesan

doi:10.56093/ijvasr.v54i2.169425

Authors

R. Arun Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Theni - 625 534
S. Alagar Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Veterinary College and Research Institute, TANUVAS, Theni - 625 534
S. Rangasamy Associate Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Veterinary College and Research Institute, TANUVAS, Theni - 625 534
A. Methai Professor, Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Theni - 625 534
G. Nishrath Banu UG Scholar, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Theni
P.N. Richard Jagatheesan Dean, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Theni

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvasr.v54i2.169425

Keywords:

Pyometra, PGF2α, manual removal of pus, suction apparatus and HF Crossbred cow

Abstract

A Holstein Friesian crossbred cow after six months of second calving was presented to the Veterinary Clinical Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Theni, with a history of whitish vaginal discharge for the past two weeks. Rectal examination revealed bilaterally distended uterine horns with no palpable foetal structures and purulent material was expelled during the examination. Ultrasound examination revealed hyperechoic contents in both the uterine horns and a mature corpus luteum in the right ovary. Based on the clinical and ultrasound findings, the case was diagnosed as pyometra. Approximately 1.6 litters of purulent materials were evacuated using a suction apparatus and inj. PGF2αwas administered on the same day. The cow was treated with parenteral antibiotic, antihistamine and intrauterine antibiotic therapy for five days. After a month of sexual rest, a follow-up ultrasound examination revealed a normal uterus with no signs of pathology and the cow was subsequently inseminated. The case of open type pyometra in the lactating Holstein Friesian crossbred cow was successfully treated by evacuating the purulent material using a suction apparatus and followed by therapeutic management.

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