Lab 1 Flashcards
1
Q
If a cow has no cervix, what do you think?
A
Might be a free martin
2
Q
If a cow’s cervix is freely movable, what does it mean?
A
- normal/not pregnant
- pregnant up to 60-70 days
- postpartum more than 14 days
- Pyometra/hydrometra with secretion less than 2 liters
- chronic metritis without accumulation of fluid
3
Q
What does a non freely movable cervix mean
A
- pregnant after 70 days
- post partum less than 14 days
- pyometra/hydrometra with secretion more than 2 liters
- extensive lymphomatosis of uterus
- extensive adhesions
- extensive fetal mummification/maceration
- extensive ovarian tumors
4
Q
Why palpate the cow
A
Diagnose pregnancy, uterine pathology, and ovarian pathology
5
Q
Where is the repro tract located? Where must it be retracted to?
A
Located in abdominal cavity
Retract it into pelvic cavity
6
Q
What should you palpate the cervix and uterine horn for?
A
Size, asymmetry, content, and tone
7
Q
What do you use to retract the uterus
A
Ventral intercornual ligament
