Vaginal Prolapse?

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OKshorthorn

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Have a recip cow due today with a much anticipated embryo pregnancy. Went and checked her around midnight last night and this is what I saw. I'm assuming its a vaginal prolapse. She was laying down and when she stands up it goes back in. She is a 7 year old cow and has done a great job at raising her calves, this is the first time I have seen her prolapse.

1. Should I do anything right now?
2. Could this jeopardize the well being of unborn calf?
3. I understand this is hereditary, but she is only a recip cow, what are the potential complications of keeping her with a high probability of her prolapsing again next year?
 

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Gargan

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Not a prolaspe yet, looks like the amniotic sac ( water bag) to me. I wouldn't worry yet. Keep an eye on her
 

KAD Genetics

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I have an Angus cow thats done that every year for the last five years never gets any worse and she has no problem having her calf I wouldn't worry about it
 

chambero

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If you have a real vaginal prolapse, you won't have to ask questions.  You'll have the whole reproductive tract hanging out.  I've had two - one had to be put down immediately, the other we had a vet try to fix and we'd have been better off putting her down from the get go.
 

gary89

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Keep an eye on her.  I've had several do that. Some are just prone to it for some reason and it's never really a problem.  If she hasn't done it before I would say she is running out of room. Could be a big calf or twins. If it comes out after she calves then as others have pointed out you've got real problems.  Good luck.
 

cowman 52

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The ligament that sup ports the repro tract has just got a little lazy and streched out.  It happens.  Nasco used to have a support to put on the cow to add a little support,  with a little thinking, you can do the same deal with the wide nylon tow straps.  Use the hip bones to give a little forward pull and cross the straps under the vulva.  If it doesn't get a lot worse just be mindful.
 

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I had the same exact thing happen a few years ago and it turned out fine.  I bought a pregnant recip with one of my eggs in her.  The baby came okay and she raised him just fine.  Needless to say, I sold her after the calf was weaned. Good luck!
 
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