Uterine tube resection by vaginotomy as an alternative to ovariectomy in mature cattle

Peter C Irons; Bryce Mooring; Natalie Warburton; Emma Dunston-Clarke; Gavin Pensini; Shona Hay; Teresa Collins

doi:10.3390/ani13061066

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Uterine tube resection by vaginotomy as an alternative to ovariectomy in mature cattle

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Uterine tube resection by vaginotomy as an alternative to ovariectomy in mature cattle

Peter C Irons, Bryce Mooring, Natalie Warburton, Emma Dunston-Clarke, Gavin Pensini, Shona Hay and Teresa Collins

Animals (Basel), Vol.13(6), Art. 1066

2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13061066

PMID: 36978607

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Abstract

bovine

oviduct

reproductive control

gestation

reproductive anatomy

surgical spay

The prevention of pregnancy is desirable for female cattle destined for sale in the northern Australian rangelands for both economic and welfare reasons. Controlled access to bulls is often not feasible, nor are any non-surgical methods currently available. Many females are therefore surgically spayed. This study describes a technique for uterine tube resection (UTR), which leaves the ovaries intact and is performed using a vaginal approach, and compares the outcomes from 70 Brahman cows subjected to the procedure with 60 heifers spayed using the dropped ovary technique. The animals were monitored for 10 days following the surgery. There were no mortalities, and two animals were treated for illnesses after the UTRs and recovered. The animals subjected to both surgical procedures showed signs of pelvic discomfort and mild inflammation during recovery. The cows gained an average of 9.3 kg (SD 14.5 kg) of weight over the 10 days of the study compared to the spayed heifers, which lost 3.5 kg (SD 13.3 kg), with 19 and 63% of the animals in each of the groups losing weight, respectively. Uterine tube resection can be considered as a viable alternative to surgical spaying.

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Title: Uterine tube resection by vaginotomy as an alternative to ovariectomy in mature cattle
Authors/Creators: Peter C Irons - Murdoch University
Bryce Mooring - Environs Kimberley
Natalie Warburton - Murdoch University, Centre for Terrestrial Ecosystem Science and Sustainability
Emma Dunston-Clarke - Murdoch University, Centre for Animal Production and Health
Gavin Pensini - Gold Coast Hospital
Shona Hay - Tableland Veterinary Service, Malanda 4885, Australia
Teresa Collins - Murdoch University, Centre for Animal Production and Health
Publication Details: Animals (Basel), Vol.13(6), Art. 1066
Grant note: None / Western Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Identifiers: 991005566469307891
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Veterinary Medicine
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Citation topics: 3 Agriculture, Environment & Ecology; 3.51 Dairy & Animal Sciences; 3.51.115 Livestock Reproduction
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