"Rectal Palpation Instead of Drug Administration: A Natural Approach to Induce Parturition in Delayed Dairy Cows"
Year: 2022
Type: article
Abstract: The objective of this case study was to provide an innovative and practical approach to induce parturition in delayed pregnant dairy cattle.Retained fetal membranes is a common consequence of chemically induced calving, predisposing cows to postpartum uterine diseases such as metritis.In addition, veterinary costs increase following postpartum disorders that may affect reproductive performance of early lactation cows.Therefore, to help optimize cow and calf health and productivity, we recommend that the herein-explained practical-manual-natural approach of rectal palpation be practiced instead of drug administration to induce normal calving in delayed pregnant cows.
Author: Akbar Nikkhah
Institution: Iran's National Elites Foundation
Language: English
Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4221069142