Treatment and surgery for management of urolithiasis

Abstract

Urolithiasis is a common condition in steers and bulls due to nutritional and anatomical factors. Prevention practices share common aspects as well as aspects specific to certain urolith types. In this presentation we will discuss the underlying fac­tors and preventive measures for urolithiasis in cattle, as well as surgical management. Restraint, sedation, surgical ap­proaches and postoperative considerations will be discussed for both salvage procedures as well as cattle with breeding potential.