The Visual Guide to
Bubaline Reproduction
Accidents of Gestation: Uterine Torsion
Casting the Cow.
Ropes are attached to cast the cow on her side in preparation for rolling.
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The Cow Is Cast.
The cow has been cast on her left side because the torsion of the uterus is to the left (counter clockwise).
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Plank in the Flank.
A large plank is laid across the paralumbar fossa.
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Weight on the Plank.
An adult person stands on the plank to put pressure on the uterus, and keep it in place, while the cow is rolled around the uterus.
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Untying the Feet.
After the cow has been slowly rolled around the uterus onto her opposite site, the ropes are removed and she is encouraged to stand up.
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Ready for Re-examination.
Once the cow is back on her feet, the uterus is re-examined to determine whether the torsion has been relieved.
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Re-examination.
Once the cow is back on her feet, the uterus is re-examined to determine the direction of the broad ligaments.
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