Why, after insemination, did the cow hide the possible danger, what to do
Discharge with blood in cows is not uncommon, but this is not always a reason for panic and contacting a veterinarian. First, you need to determine the reason why the cow after insemination has bled, pay attention to the period of time at which blood began to appear, monitor the health of the animal. Bleeding after mating may be safe and not harmful to the body, or it may be a sign of endometritis or miscarriage.
Causes of discharge in a cow after insemination
On the first day after the release of a mature egg, a cow may have bloody discharge, both scanty and abundant. During ovulation, this is a normal process that results from sexual desire when the animal is ready for fertilization.
If bleeding begins after coating, you should first find out the cause of such phenomena. To diagnose the causes of bloody mucus after insemination, it is necessary to take into account the period when bleeding began to be observed. The defining moment is the day after mating: on the second or third. Etiology of bleeding after sitting:
- untimely mating, after which the cows "walk over", which negatively affects sexual function and fertilization;
- weak capillaries in the lining of the uterus, which burst and come out naturally;
- damage to the mucous membrane of the cervix during mating or inaccurate artificial insemination;
- early shedding of the fetus (miscarriage);
- hypothermia of the body;
- signs of vaginitis;
- inflammation of the lining of the uterus (endometritis).
A small amount of light pink discharge can be harmless to health and will not harm the development and course of a normal pregnancy.
If the cow is bred on the 2nd day after mating, then the mating time is chosen correctly, and the pregnancy will be favorable.
Potential danger
There are two types of physiological characteristics of a cow:
- After mating, the discharge is transparent, stringy and viscous. Such phenomena indicate the fixation of the egg in the epithelium of the uterus.
- In "blood" cows it is easy to determine the possibility of fertilization. With timely insemination, blood on the second day indicates the maximum pregnancy.
Thus, by the appearance of bloody discharge after mating, you can determine the chance of fertilization:
- on the first day - late insemination, as the overripe egg loses its ability to fertilize. Pregnancy is possible, but there is a high likelihood of the non-viability of the embryo, which will lead to abortion;
- on the second day - timely mating, a high chance of successful fertilization, in the future, the normal course of pregnancy;
- on the third day - hasty insemination, the possibility of fertilization of the egg is small.
If a pregnant cow has severe purulent bleeding after 7-10 days, then this is the main symptom of a miscarriage. In this case, it is better to invite a veterinarian and examine the animal.
What do we have to do?
Slight or moderate discharge in the blood in the first three days after mating does not have a negative impact on health.
Blood is the result of bursting vessels on the walls of the uterus, this phenomenon is due to the physiological characteristics of the cow and is the result of insemination.
Inaccurate artificial insemination may damage the cervix. When a cow has bloody from an injury, no action is needed, over time, the cervical tissue will naturally heal. But it must be borne in mind that infections can get through the damaged areas. If bloody discharge appeared on the second day after mating, then the probability of fertilization is high. In this case, after 21-28 days, a pregnancy check is carried out.
Problem prevention
Blood discharge can be a physiological feature of the cow, therefore, additional measures, in addition to observing sanitary and hygienic measures, will not be required. Only a completely healthy animal can be allowed to mate.
A lack of vitamin D in the body, especially during the period of gestation, will lead to profuse bleeding. Vitamin D is responsible for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the feed, so the diet should contain all the necessary vitamins and minerals.
Bleeding during pregnancy will lead to the loss of not only the future calf, but also the cow itself. After insemination and during pregnancy, you need to be careful, monitor the health of the animal, if bleeding occurs, immediately seek help from a veterinarian.
