The Visual Guide to
Bovine Reproduction
Postpartum Care: Uterine Trauma
Ruptured Uterine Artery.
Rupture of the uterine artery as a result of excessive pull on the broad ligament. Note the incision for cesarean section. This is a rare occurrence.
Utrecht (1976)
Amputated Uterus.
Uterine amputation because of a severe uterine tear near the cervix.
Utrecht (1976)
Necrotic Caruncular Caps.
Necrotic caruncular caps. Detachment of the entire superficial layer of the caruncle is a normal phenomenon, but occasionally the detached cap is too dry and does not get passed through the cervix. They may further inspissate and one or two can still be palpated several weeks later as a firm masses.
Drost M (1980)