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  11. Temporal Disposition Of Pelvic Girdle, Vagina And Vulva In Relation To Urovagina In Cycling And Pregnant-postpartum Cows

Temporal disposition of pelvic girdle, vagina and vulva in relation to urovagina in cycling and pregnant-postpartum cows

Pankaj Sood1, Subrahmanyam Vatasyan1, Jitendra Kumar Chaudhary2

  • 1Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, DGCN College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Reproduction in Domestic Animals = Zuchthygiene
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View abstract on PubMed

Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Urovagina (UV) in cows is linked to repeat breeding and prolonged estrus. Changes in pelvic girdle and vaginal angles, along with parity, influence UV severity and characteristics.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Science
  • Reproductive Biology
  • Animal Anatomy

Background:

  • Urovagina (UV) is an understudied condition in cattle.
  • Understanding UV's impact on reproductive parameters is crucial for dairy herd management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the characteristics of urovagina (UV) in cows.
  • To compare anatomical and hormonal factors between UV and normal cows.
  • To evaluate UV prevalence and associated factors in pregnant-postpartum cows.

Main Methods:

  • Comparison of vaginal contents, muscle activity, progesterone levels, and pelvic/vaginal/vulvar angles on Days 0 and 14 in UV and normal cows.
  • Evaluation of UV and angles in pregnant-postpartum cows from month 3 of gestation to 2 months postpartum.
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Keywords:
cowspelvic girdleurovaginavagina

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Conclusions:

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