Management Of Retained Placentas In Practice

Abstract

Retained placentas are seen 3 ways in our practice. One is on the regular herd reproductive visit, second is on a single farm call, and third is as a hauled-in animal that is treated at our haul-in clinic. We initially try to determine on a single animal if there is a cause for the retainment. Retained placentas that can be explained are usually caused by dystocia, twinning, milk fever, abortion, or large calf. Unexplained causes vary and are related to disease, nutrition or other factors.