“Subclinical endometritis in bovines of Himachal Pradesh – diagnosis and therapeutic options”
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07-06-17
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CSKHPKV, Palampur
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The aim of this study was to record prevalence of sub-clinical endometritis (SCE) by
using different diagnostic methods and to recommend appropriate treatment to manage
SCE. Different diagnostic methods used were clear uterine discharge cultured for bacteria
(n=140 cows; 20 buffaloes) by routine methods of bacteriological testing, trans-rectal
ultrasonography, cytobrush (endometrial cytology) technique and Whiteside test.
Endometrial cytology was done in cows (n=15) with a threshold of ≥5% PMN as indicative
of SCE.
Depending on results of different diagnostic tests the prevalence of SCE varied from
40.0 to 55.0 per cent in cows and 35.0 per cent in buffaloes. The different bacteria isolated
from uterine discharge samples were E.coli, Streptococcus species, Staphylococcus
species, Micrococcus species, Pseudomonas species, Bacillus species and Salmonella
species. Maximum isolates were of E. coli, Bacillus species and Staphylococcus species
(29.03, 25.80 and 25.80%, respectively). Among 15 antimicrobial drugs used for culture
sensitivity test, bacteria isolated were found most sensitive to fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
Cows with SCE had a relative low pregnancy rate as compared to cows without SCE. Also
among treated animals (n=20) the conception rate after treatment was 45 per cent.
Ultrasonography didn’t give any conclusive diagnosis. Uterine cytology followed by
Whiteside test was comparatively accurate methods as compared to bacteriological testing.
This study showed that endometrial cytology could be used in cows safely and effectively
for the diagnosis of SCE.
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