EFFICACY OF PGF2a WITH CEFTIOFUR SODIUM IN TOXIC OR SEPTIC PUERPERAL METRITIS IN DAIRY COWS
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2014
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Abstract
The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a systemic treatment of toxic or septic
puerperal metritis in dairy cows with ceftiofur and PGF2a. Twenty crossbred cows having septic
puerperal metritis 1-2 weeks postpartum were treated with PGF2a (Dinoprost triomethamine 5 mg/
ml) – Inj. Lutalyse @ 5 ml i/m on the first day followed by ceftiofur sodium @ 2.2 mg per kg i/
m for 5 days. Ringers lactate, dextrose saline and supportive multivitamin therapy for 3 days were
also administered. All the observed clinical signs septic puerperal metritis came into normal after
5 days of treatment and animals recovered uneventfully.
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TNV_IJFV_2014_9(3)87-88
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Veterinary Science