Cesarean Section on Cows by Left Hind Flank Transverse Incision in Trial

Abstract

Two cows had a Cesareansection by a left hind flank transverse incision showing favorable results. The animals wele of Holstein, a primipara of 3 years and a 5-year-old cow with the 3rd confinement. A Cesarean section was performed 6 days before the estimated delivery date on the former and 16 days after the day on the latter. An approach to the uterus was made in the orthostatic position under local infiltration anesthesia, and a transverse incision 25-30 cm long starting from a point about 15cm anterior to the patella on the virtual line connecting the patella and the center of the forearm. As a result using this method, in comparison with a hind flank longitudinal incision, the median incision or paramedian incision, manipulations of laparotomy, incision of the uterus and withdrawal of the fetus were easily carried out with no amniotic fluid flowing into the peritoneum. Furthermore, suturing of the uterine walls was easily, the postoperative course was favorable, and fatigue of the surgical operator was greatly reduced. In addition, both animals were conceptive 35 days later.