Notes on Diseases of Cattle: Cause, Symptoms and Treatment

Chapter 7: BARRENNESS.

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This work is a practical veterinary manual that describes the anatomy of dairy cattle and the causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of many diseases. Entries cover common conditions—abscesses, abortions, eye paralysis, anthrax, and others—presenting likely origins, diagnostic signs, preventive measures, and step-by-step remedies, including field treatments, disinfection, and medical dosing guidance. Organized for students and practitioners, it emphasizes clear, concise instructions for early recognition, management, and hygienic control of infectious and noninfectious problems, with attention to stable care, feeding, and hands-on procedures to restore animal health and limit contagion.

BARRENNESS.

(Failure to Breed)

Cause.—Wasting or Atrophy, chronic inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the organs of generation, Whites, absence or excessive secretions of the organs of generation, contraction or displacement of the womb, horns being telescoped or twisted, cysts or growths on the ovaries, in-breeding or being a twin, are the predisposing causes of Barrenness.

Treatment.—Unsuccessful as a rule. Unless the cow is very valuable, treatment is not advisable. A careful examination, however, is recommended. If due to contraction of the neck of the womb it can be readily dilated by the use of the hand, which should be greased with Carbolated Sweet Oil before attempting to perform the operation.