Management of a Recto-vaginal Prolapse (Type III) in a Dairy Cow-A Rare Case Report

Rectal and vaginal prolapse commonly occur in cattle during late gestation and around parturition. The present study reports the Type-III cervico-vaginal and rectal prolapsed which is uncommon, and its management in a Gir cow. Epidural anesthesia (2% lignocaine hydrochloride) was applied as a first attempt to reduce viscera tenesmus. Both prolapsed masses were cleansed with chilled normal saline, followed by local application of 50–70% dextrose for 15–20 minutes to reduce edema and carefully suturing and repositioned. Postrepositioning therapy included antibiotics, anti-inflamatory drugs, and antihistaminics. The animal showed significant and uneventful recovery