VCP 511: Gynaecology and Obstetrics Section

CLINICAL SIGNS

• Retention of fetal membranes is frequently observed
• The animal exhibits anorexia and dullness
• Pulse is rapid and weak.
• Body temperature is elevated to 40 ⁰ C in early phases and in advanced stages the temperature may be either normal or sub –normal
• Respiration is rapid
• The eyes may be sunken, hair coat rough and rapid loss of body weight
• There is marked atony of the digestive tract and hence the faeces may be hard ,firm black,fetid or sometimes liquid.
• A drop in milk yield
• The cervix remains open and there is usually a reddish watery, fetid discharge from the vulva. The uterine contents are toxic and fetid.
• Peritonitis may be present
• Peritonitis may be followed by uterine and ovarian adhesions
• Pneumonia, poly arthiritis, endocarditis and laminitis may be present.