Open AccessCow's endomitritis
Author(s) -
S. Moraitis,
Ph. Saratsis
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of the hellenic veterinary medical society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.186
H-Index - 7
eISSN - 2585-3724
pISSN - 1792-2720
DOI - 10.12681/jhvms.15777
Subject(s) - etiology , endometritis , pathogenesis , medicine , fertility , intensive care medicine , gynecology , pathology , biology , environmental health , pregnancy , population , genetics
Uterine infections are a major cause of economic loss to the cattle industry, with both short and long-term losses occurring. This paper reviews the etiology, pathogenesis and predisposing factors of endometritis, the clinical signs, the diagnosis, as well as the impact of the various treatments on the fertility status of the cow.