ULTRASONOGRAPHIC EVALUATION OF UTERINE INVOLUTION IN PGF2α TREATED COWS

Authors

  • S ALAGAR Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Namakkal - 637 002
  • M SELVARAJU
  • RE NAPOLEAN
  • KA DORAISAMY

Keywords:

Cervix, Involution, PGF2α, Postpartum, Uterus

Abstract

Eighteen postpartum Holstein Friesian crossbred cows (lactation, 2 - 5) were randomly and equally divided to receive (i.m.) on day 2 postpartum either 25 mg PGF2α (Dinoprost Tromethamine) or 5 ml normal saline. In PGF2α group, cervical and uterine involution, as detected per rectally, progressed rapidly compared to controls. Ultrasonography of cervix and uterine body on day 2, 10, 20 and 30 postpartum, revealed that cervical and uterine diameter decreased quickly in PGF2α group. In brief, exogenous PGF2α administration on day 2 postpartum lead to better cervical and uterine involution by day 30 postpartum in crossbred cows.

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Published

2016-06-15

Issue

Vol. 37 No. 2 (2016): Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction

Section

Research Article

How to Cite

ALAGAR, S., SELVARAJU, .M., NAPOLEAN, R., & DORAISAMY, .K. (2016). ULTRASONOGRAPHIC EVALUATION OF UTERINE INVOLUTION IN PGF2α TREATED COWS . The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction, 37(2), 14–16. Retrieved from https://acspublisher.com/journals/index.php/ijar/article/view/3649