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Cow not passing afterbirth.
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<blockquote data-quote="rockridgecattle" data-source="post: 816732" data-attributes="member: 6198"><p>We first take a preventative stance ensuring minerals are always used eaten etc. And that nutrition is up to par. Since doing that, RP's have been greatly reduced to a rarity. After that, if it does happen, we automatically give oxytocin for any hard birth or twins (high risk cow). Then if the placenta has not removed after 6 hours start start Oxytocin every 4 hours max of 4 treatments (2cc) per day for two days. If the cow has not cleaned after three days, lut. It does not help to remove the the RP but it will keep the cervix open which helps prevent infection from becoming trapped in a closed uterus...not my words...our vet.</p><p></p><p>"Cows should normally expel their placenta within 6-12 hours after calving. Risk factors that may increase RP include: abortion, C sections, twins, previous RP, Vit E and Selenium deficincy, feeding silage and difficulty calving. Good nutrition greatly reduces RP (trace minerals)</p><p>The objective for treatment of RP is to cause the early detachment of RP to revent uterine infections, decreased milk production, decreased reproductive efficiency and vet bills.</p><p>*Retained placentas will usually come out without any treatment in 4-7 days. However, if the cow appears sick, she will need treatment."</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rockridgecattle, post: 816732, member: 6198"] We first take a preventative stance ensuring minerals are always used eaten etc. And that nutrition is up to par. Since doing that, RP's have been greatly reduced to a rarity. After that, if it does happen, we automatically give oxytocin for any hard birth or twins (high risk cow). Then if the placenta has not removed after 6 hours start start Oxytocin every 4 hours max of 4 treatments (2cc) per day for two days. If the cow has not cleaned after three days, lut. It does not help to remove the the RP but it will keep the cervix open which helps prevent infection from becoming trapped in a closed uterus...not my words...our vet. "Cows should normally expel their placenta within 6-12 hours after calving. Risk factors that may increase RP include: abortion, C sections, twins, previous RP, Vit E and Selenium deficincy, feeding silage and difficulty calving. Good nutrition greatly reduces RP (trace minerals) The objective for treatment of RP is to cause the early detachment of RP to revent uterine infections, decreased milk production, decreased reproductive efficiency and vet bills. *Retained placentas will usually come out without any treatment in 4-7 days. However, if the cow appears sick, she will need treatment." [/QUOTE]
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