GENITAL PROLAPSE IN DAIRY COWS IN AN INSTITUTIONAL FARM

Abstract

In the present report, genital prolapse in primiparous cows and primer heifers in a dairy herd of an institutional farm is described. The seasonal occurrence of such prolapse coincides with periods of relative feed scarcity particularly during the dry season. Due to continuous observations of such occurrence, limited availability of feed, and other management practices can be highlighted as risk factors for genital prolapse in the cows. Consequently, provisions should be made to check these practices, hence reduce occurrences to a minimum in the herd.