A Review on Diagnostic and Prognostic Techniques Employed During Bovine Uterine Torsion
A Review on Diagnostic and Prognostic Techniques Employed During Bovine Uterine Torsion
Ankur Abrol, Madhumeet Singh, Akshay Sharma* and Pravesh Kumar
ABSTRACT
Dystocia, an obstetrical emergency handled by veterinarians, is one of the important issues of dairy industry which lays a considerable impact on farmers economically. From a clinical frame of reference, the etiology of dystocia is either of maternal or fetal origin although the exact etiology is multifaceted. Uterine torsion is considered as one of major contributors among the maternal causes. This condition exerts considerable stress on the animal and if not treated promptly, it can lead to deterioration of liver and kidney functions resulting in toxaemia followed by dam as well as fetal mortality. So, the most important aspect in successful management of uterine torsion lies in the correct and efficient diagnosis which can mainly be achieved by anamnesis, vaginal and rectal examination. However, prognosis of uterine torsion is mainly dependent on the degree and duration of condition and can be categorised into 3 successive stages i.e. stage of positive prognosis, stage of less positive prognosis and stage of negative prognosis. Body condition assessment of the dam is of paramount importance as it can provide a snapshot about the possible prognosis of the animal diagnosed with uterine torsion.
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