1994
DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0442.1994.tb00134.x
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Intrauterine Bacterial Findings in Postpartum Cows with Retained Fetal Membranes

Abstract: Summary Eleven Swedish postpartum cows with retained fetal membranes (RFM) were studied to determine the intrauterine bacterial flora. Bacteriological examination was performed from twice weekly uterine biopsies. A total of 161 biopsies were collected during the first 8 weeks postpartum of which 82 (50.9 %) were found with bacterial growth. Seventy‐one of the 82 bacteria‐positive biopsies (86.6 %) showed mixed infections whereas the remaining 11 (13.4 %) were pure cultures. Generally, a total of 322 isolates b… Show more

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“…Bacteria with canonical structure coefficients of ՅϪ0.3 or Ն0.3 are considered important to predict between healthy and metritic cows. retained placenta, a major risk factor for metritis, usually had mixed bacterial infections containing P. levii, F. necrophorum, and T. pyogenes (24). These studies pointed to the importance of Bacteroides spp.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…Bacteria with canonical structure coefficients of ՅϪ0.3 or Ն0.3 are considered important to predict between healthy and metritic cows. retained placenta, a major risk factor for metritis, usually had mixed bacterial infections containing P. levii, F. necrophorum, and T. pyogenes (24). These studies pointed to the importance of Bacteroides spp.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…Shortly before and during parturition, the connective tissue of the cervix is remodelled [2][3][4] and loses its strength [5] which results in a softened cervix that is able to dilate and accommodate the fetus when the uterus contracts [6]. The cervix is an important barrier against the invasion of bacteria in the uterine cavity [7,8]. Therefore, it is obvious that closure of the cervical canal and regaining of its firm structure after parturition is important for a successful new pregnancy.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Therefore, it is obvious that closure of the cervical canal and regaining of its firm structure after parturition is important for a successful new pregnancy. When this process is incomplete or delayed, as is the case in cows with retention of the placenta, it predisposes to the development of endometritis [7,8]. Insufficient closure of the cervix thus leads to infertility or even sterility in cows [9] and mares [10].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In addition, a positive correlation between the occurrence of A. pyogenes and Bacteroides spp. or F. necrophorum has been described (Bekana et al, 1994;Dohmen et al, 1995;Huszenicza et al, 1999). Occasionally, streptococci, staphylococci, Proteus or Clostridium spp.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%