RELÁTORIO DE ESTÁGIO CURRICULAR SUPERVISIONADO/ PROLAPSO UTERINO EM VACA GIROLANDO: RELATO DE CASO

Abstract

The objective of this study was to report a case of uterine prolapse in a girolando cow in the postpartum period. A Girolando cow, approximately 36 months old, weighing an average of 400 kg, was treated at a farm in the municipality of Catalão, in the state of Goiás, with total uterine prolapse. In the anamnesis, the owner reported that the animal had given birth during the morning and a few hours later the animal presented total uterine prolapse, he also described that the cow was restless and was not seen feeding. During the clinical examination, lethargy, reluctance to get up and move around, signs of pain and pale oral and ocular mucous membranes were identified. Physical restraint was performed using ropes, followed by cleaning and antisepsis of the prolapsed mucosa. Epidural anesthesia was performed between the co-1 and co-2 vertebrae with lidocaine (2%) without vasoconstrictor, and 12.500mg of dipyrone and 100mg hyoscine (Buscofin®) were administered intravenously. After replacing the uterus in its anatomical position, two sutures in the shape of a “U” lying down (Wolff) were performed in the region of the vulva with cotton thread. The animal's prognosis was unfavorable due to its general health, and it died a few hours after the procedure. Thus, it is concluded that uterine prolapse is an emergency disease, of high risk for cattle, regardless of age and breed. Therefore, diagnosis and treatment must be carried out as soon as possible in order to avoid suffering and loss.