C-SECTION  HOW IT'S DONE ON A DAIRY COW

An incision is made through the uterus to give birth to a calf. C-sections in cattle are essential when: Vaginal delivery is very difficult  If it is not progressing in the expected time. Or if it could endanger the life of a cow or her calf.

                                     

Signs and symptoms:

C-sections are usually performed: Calves that are too big.

Immature heifers are more prone to C-section.

Insufficient cervical proliferation (not enough cervical muscle relaxation)

Abnormal shape of the pelvic bone in cow

 Bursting of abdominal muscles of cow Problems with uterine position or uterine function

 Cow uterine or vaginal disorders Fetal monsters (birth defects)

 Presence of dead fetus.

 Uterine involvement, failure of uterine contractions.

 Long labour

 Big fetus Abnormal fetal position or presentation

 Mother's physical abnormality  Uterine torsion, or twisting.

                                      

Procedures:

1. Preparation of surgical site and hand washing.

2. Apply betadine iodine on the site.

3. A large bold incision is made in the abdomen.

4. Control bleeding, ligaments.

5. Follow a blunt discussion.

6. Cut one layer of the face and two layers of muscle.

7. Reach the peritoneum.

8. Reach the Gravity Uterus and exit.

9. Tap parts of the fetus.

10. Make an incision in the uterus to prevent injury to the fetus.

11. Grab the fetal legs and gently remove them.

12. Avoid intraperitoneal contamination.

13. Hold the edges of the cut uterus.

14. Gently remove fetal membranes only if possible.

15. Remove uterine fluid.

16. Wash it with common salt - 3 times, start sewing the uterus with a Utrecht seam pattern.

Postoperative_care

- injection broad-spectrum antibiotics 5-10 days

- Adjuvant therapy

- Apply daily disinfectant solution (wound dressing)