A Rare Case of Early Abortion in Indegenous Cattle

Abstract

An indigenous non-descript cow, approximately 7.5 years old and in its fourth parity, was presented to the Veterinary Clinical Complex with a history of purulent vaginal discharge of one day’s duration. According to the owner, the animal had been bred by artificial insemination approximately two months earlier, with no history of vaginal discharge or reproductive abnormality prior to breeding. Per-vaginal examination revealed the presence of a small aborted fetus lodged within the vaginal canal, and the cervix was found to be dilated to approximately one finger breadth. The crown–rump length (CRL) of the aborted fetus measured approximately 4.5 cm and weighed around 9.0 grams, indicating early gestational loss. A blood sample was collected from the dam and subjected to serological testing for brucellosis, which yielded a negative result. Based on the clinical findings, the cow was treated with appropriate intrauterine and systemic (parenteral) antibiotic therapy.