A preliminary study of serum haptoglobin concentration as a prognostic indicator of ovine dystocia cases

Acute phase proteins and their use in the diagnosis of diseases in ruminants: a review

“…In addition, acute phase proteins were detected in ewes with intrauterine bacterial contamination post partum, and were used as prognostic indicators of ovine dystocia (Scott et al 1992;Regassa and Noakes 1999).…”

Acute phase proteins in ruminants

“…Those dystocia cases where dead lambs were present in utero as well where ewes died following caesarian operation had elevated serum haptoglobin concentrations [254]. Early intervention in dystocia produces lower concentrations of haptoglobin reflecting a decrease in tissue damage and post partum complications [255].…”

Influence of uterine bacterial contamination after parturition on ovarian dominant follicle selection and follicle growth and function in cattle

“…All of the cows had been mated with Holstein-Friesian bulls and were pregnant. Animals with a history of Caesarean operation or the presence of vaginal lacerations, acute mastitis, lameness, abdominal disorders or other intercurrent disease were excluded from the study on the basis of daily clinical examination, to remove any confounding influence of non-uterine bacterial infection during the study period (Skinner et al, 1991;Scott et al, 1992;Horadagoda et al, 1999). Seventy Holstein-Friesian cows were included in the study during a 1 year period.…”