Global Veterinaria 14 (1): 56-58, 2015
ISSN 1992-6197
© IDOSI Publications, 2015
DOI: 10.5829/idosi.gv.2015.14.01.9230
Corresponding Author: Mokhtar Benchohra, Department of Veterinary Biomedecine, Institute of Veterinary Science,
Ibn Khaldoun Tiaret University, BP 1 poste de l'université 14010 Tiaret, Algeria.
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Vaginal and Rectal Prolapse (Type II) in Montbeliarde Dairy Cow-Case Report
M. Benchohra, A.Y. Kalbaza and K. Amara
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Institute of Veterinary Science, Ibn-khaldoun University, Tiaret (14000), Algeria
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Institute of Veterinary and Agronomic Sciences, Hadj Lakhdar University, Batna (05000), Algeria
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Abstract: A Montbeliarde dairy cow, 10 years old and in an advanced state of pregnancy, showed a severe
prolapse of the vagina and rectum of type II. Epidural anesthesia was performed as a first attempt to reduce
viscera tenesmus. Also, a combined diuretic and anti-inflammatory drug was administered with the aim to
resolve edema. The next day both protruded organs were reduced and fixed. The cow has given birth, after 72h
following an injection of Cloprostenol, without any complication.
Key words: Montbeliarde Cow Vagina Prolapse Rectum Prolapse Parturition-Induced
INTRODUCTION
Eversion and prolapse of the vagina, with or
without prolapse of the cervix, occurs most commonly in
cattle; the condition is usually seen in mature females in
the last trimester of pregnancy. The major causal factors
of this pathology include increased intra-abdominal
pressure associated with increased size of the pregnant
uterus and prolonged tenesmus [1, 2]. Rectum prolapsed
may occur in animals of any age, breed, or sex. In cattle,
the condition may be a result of prolonged tenesmus or
increased intra-abdominal pressure due to bloat, trauma
and act of parturition, dystocia [2] and vaginal or uterine
prolapse [3]. Fig 1: Prolapsed mucous tissues type II of rectum and
Case Description: It is about a Montbeliarde dairy cow,
10 years old; weighing approximately 600 kg showing a Caudal epidural anesthesia was performed, with
good body condition score (BCS = 3). The cow was in an 10ml of Lidocaine 2% (Xylocaine , Astra Zeneca), in the
advanced state of pregnancy. The cattle breeding were first intent, to reduce viscera tenesmus. After that,
composed of 10 dairy cows. Daily diet consisting of 6 kg attempts had been made to reduce the prolapsed tissues
of wheat bran and barley straw ad libitum. During our but without success, due to the severe edema; for that
first visit, the Initial clinical examination of the cow reason, a combined diuretic and anti-inflammatory drug
revealed an important vaginal prolapse (type II) and rectal (20 ml of Diurizone , Vétoquinol) was administered with
prolapse (type II). According to anamnesis the problem the aim to resolve it. In addition, a solution of 400 ml of
has occurred since 6h. Both protruded organ parts were calcium gluconate (Bioveine , Biové) was administered
appearing as a pink to red rosette with a severe edema intravenously as a treatment against a possible
(Fig. 1). The temperature was in mild hypothermia hypocalcaemia given the observed hypothermia. An
(36.7°C), pulse and respiratory rates were all within the additional possibility to facilitate the management of
reference values and mucous membranes were pink. this pathology was to induce parturition, knowing that
Also, the animal has maintained a normal appetite. the cow was in the term of pregnancy. A synthetic
vagina with a severe inflammation
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