Bovine Periparturient Period

Question 1

In what species do we most commonly observe vaginal prolapse?

Answer 1

Bovine

Question 2

T/F: Vaginal and uterine prolapses are hereditary

Answer 2

FALSE

Vaginal prolapses are hereditary; not uterine prolapses

Question 3

Predisposition to vaginal prolapse is a hereditary trait, especially in what cattle breeds?

Answer 3

Herefords and Shorthorns

Question 4

If the floor of the vagina protrudes intermittently, this would be a Grade ___ vaginal prolapse

Answer 4

Grade 1

Question 5

This would be classified as a Grade ___ vaginal prolapse

Answer 5

Grade 4

Has been exposed long enough to cause necrosis/fibrosis

Question 6

What technique is shown below to prevent recurrence of vaginal prolapse in the cow?

Answer 6

Buhner technique

Question 7

What technique is shown below to prevent recurrence of vaginal prolapse in the cow?

Answer 7

Bootlace

Really only used for extreme cases of prolapse

Question 8

T/F: For treatment of vaginal prolapse, one of the benefits to the Minchev technique is that the cow can calve through it

Answer 8

True!

Question 9

Name some predisposing factors for uterine prolapse:

Answer 9

• Dystocia
• Hypocalcemia
• Uterine inertia
• Straining

Question 10

When performing a C-section, which approach allows the cow to stay standing and gives moderate exposure?

• Ventral midline
• Left flank
• Left paramedian
• Right paramedian

Answer 10

Left flank

Question 11

In the case of uterine prolapse, it is important to travel to the animal for treatment. If the farmer trailers the cow, the most concerning risk is rupture of:

Answer 11

middle uterine artery

Can result in hypovolemic shock and DEATH

Question 12

Answer 12

Buhner Needle

Question 13

Perineal lacerations do not commonly occur spontaneously. When do they usually occur?

Answer 13

usually iatrogenic during dystocia

Question 14

This perineal laceration would be described as ____ degree

Answer 14

3^rd degree

Affecting entire wall of vagina, perineal body, rectum, and anus

Question 15

Repair of a rent in a uterine horn may be attempted via __________

Answer 15

laparotomy

Question 16

If you notice post-parturient bleeding from the vagina, it is recommended to administer:

Answer 16

oxytocin

allows the tissue to contract down

Question 17

Describe the radical treatment option for uterine prolapse that may be used as a last resort:

Answer 17

amputation of the uterus cranial to the cervix