Therapeutic management of pre-partum vaginal prolapse in a jersey crossbred cow (BOSTAURUS)

One 8 months pregnant Jr x cow, approximately 300 kg body weight was brought by a farmer of Khanapara area with occurrence of prepartum prolapse. On examination, the vagina was found everted out with irregular tenesmus exhibited by the cow. The exposed part was enlarged, reddish pink and lacerated. Following epidural anaesthesia (Lox 2% @ 6ml Intra-coccegeally) the organ was thoroughly cleaned and disinfected with acriflavin solution (1:1000). Urinary bladder was evacuated using urinary catheter. After applying Lorexane ointment topically, the vagina was placed in situ mannuallys. One “loop” suture was applied for one week to close temporarily the vulva. A course of antibiotic (Oxyvet LA @30ml IM repeat after 72 hours), antihistaminic (Avil @15ml IM x 5 days) and Progesterone (P-Depot @2.5ml IM at three days interval) was given as post operative care. The cow delivered successfully a male live foetus after 5 days of correction. No postpartum complication was observed. After normal puerperal period the cow conceived successfully.