RETENTION OF PLACENTA

 

 RETENTION OF PLACENTA

If placenta does not comes out within 6-8 hours then it called retention of placenta

Etiology-

• In case of abortion
• In case of dystocia
• Calcium deficiency
• Lake of uterine contractions
• Any other mineral deficiency

Symptoms-

• Placenta can be seen hanging out of vulva.
• Reduced milk production
• Anorexia
• Fever 
• Straining

Diagnosis- 

• On the basis of signs and symptoms

Treatment-

• First of all uterine ecbolics (cleaners) are given to the animal
• If placenta does not comes out in 24 hrs. Placenta will removed manually (by hand)
• Placenta should be removed after 24 hrs of parturition to lessen the chances of pyometra and uterine inflammation.
• Don’t pull the placenta forcefully.
• Broad spectrum antibiotics are given to the animal for at least 3 days after manual removal of placenta.
•  Use intrauterine antibacterial medicines after removal of placenta.
•  Good quality uterine cleaners should be given to the animal for 8-10 days.
• Calcium magnesium Borogluconate should be given (I/V).
• A good quality of mineral mixture should also be given to the animal to better production.