Prophylaxis of retained fetal membranes in dairy cattle

ABSTRACT

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of usage some drugs to avoid retention of placenta [fetal membranes] in dairy cattle. This study was carried out in private dairy farm. The age of cows ranged between 2-5 years. The animals were divided randomly into 2 groups. First group [20 cows] to study the effect of vitamin E and Selenium injection for [re-partum prophylaxis of RFM. Second group [30 cows] to study the effect of Oxytocin or Methyl ergometrine injection for post-partum prophylaxis of RFM. The results indicated that using vitamin E and Selenium injection pre-partum reduced the incidence percentage of retention of fetal membranes also the usage of Methergin or Oxytocin injection immediately post-partum reduced the incidence of retention of fetal membranes and improved the reproductive performance in dairy cattle