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. 56 Vaginal and Rectal Prolapse (Type II) in Montbeliarde Dairy Cow-Case Report M. Benchohra, A.Y. Kalbaza and K. Amara 1 2 1 Institute of Veterinary Science, Ibn-khaldoun University, Tiaret (14000), Algeria 1 Institute of Veterinary and Agronomic Sciences, Hadj Lakhdar University, Batna (05000), Algeria 2 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 ® ® ®