Helpful Tips to Manage Difficult Cesarean Section in Cattle

Authors

  • David E. Anderson College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43210

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19995489

Keywords:

Cesarean section, rumen prolapse, epidural medication, nasotracheal tube, orotracheal tube

Abstract

Cesarean section is usually performed with minimal difficulty and a low complication rate. Occasionally, difficulties are encountered during surgery, which frustrate and fatigue the surgeon as well as the cow. One such complication is when excessive straining causes rumen prolapse through a left flank incision. I have used two methods to handle this problem: 1) lidocaine + xylazine epidural medication and 2) placement of a nasotracheal or orotracheal tube.

Cover image of the 33rd Conference Proceedings: Herd of Holstein cattle grazing in a field. Large barn and silos in background. Yellow background.

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Published

1999-09-23

Issue

1999

Section

Practice Tips

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