Uterine prolapse is one of the true emergencies in food animal veterinary medicine. This condition is relatively rare. Estimates suggest that approximately two cows in every 1,000 calvings will have a uterine prolapse. However, it is a serious life-threatening condition for the animal and prompt action is required. If the cow is straining badly after […] Read more
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Increase in sow prolapses remains a mystery for sector
Research is ongoing to discover the causes of this condition, and certain pre-prolapse red flags have been spotted
Researchers are trying to find out why prolapses have become a major cause of sow mortality. It wasn’t a big thing 20 years ago, but it’s become one of the main causes of sow culling and the reasons aren’t clear. “It’s a very costly problem for the industry that wasn’t here 10, 12 years ago,” […] Read more
