Postpartum Pathologic Changes Associated With a Palpable Uterine Lumen in Dairy Cattle

Authors

  • R. D. Stevens Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523
  • R. P. Dinsmore Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523
  • L. Ball Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523
  • B. E. Powers Diagnostics Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19946306

Keywords:

palpable uterine lumen, postpartum, uteri, uterine horns, fluid accumulation

Abstract

Clinicians at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Colorado State University have determined that approximately 5% of all dairy cows have a palpable uterine lumen (PUL) at 28-42 days postpartum. The tubular structure of these uteri is collapsible and the inner walls of the uterine horns are distinguishable by palpation; however, fluid accumulation is not apparent.

Cover image of the 27th Conference Proceedings: A photo of Dr. and Mrs. Elmer Woelffer. Mrs. Woelffer is holding a statue of a bull. White background.

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Published

1994-09-22

Issue

1994

Section

Research Summaries 2