Metritis Farming Note

Good uterine health is critical to launch cows on a healthy, productive course after calving. Between 15 and 25% of all fresh cows and 80% of cows with retained cleanings experience metritis or endometritis. This has several knock-on consequences including impaired fertility, prolonged days open and increased susceptibility to other ailments.

This Farming Note covers:

• The difference between metritis and endometritis and their causes
• Clinical signs and diagnosis
• Prevention and management
• Retained placentas

Issued April 2006.

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