Postpartum reproductive diseases – what it means in reality for cows

Reproductive diseases including metritis, purulent discharge, and endometritis impact approximately 50% of dairy cows in the postpartum period and lead to reduced fertility rates. Therefore, it is essential to understand the cause, diagnosis and treatment. Metritis Metritis is a result of severe inflammation involving all layers of the uterus and usually occurs within 10 days of parturition. Metritis is categorised by an enlarged uterus and a watery, red-brown fluid to viscous discharge with