What is Metritis and what are the symptoms?
Metritis is a bacterial infection that occurs in the uterus, often during the first week postpartum. Some of the symptoms that may indicate an animal is suffering metritis are:
- Fever
- Reduced appetite
- General depression
- Foul odour in a uterine discharge
How are the Antiseptic Intrauterine Pessaries inserted?
Use of long-sleeved gloves is recommended. First, clean your hands and arms using a suitable antiseptic solution such as Lantrimine, then thoroughly clean the animal’s vulva and tail areas. Gently insert pessaries deep into the uterus.
Dosage Rates
Animal |
Required Pessaries Per Treatment |
Notes |
Cows |
2 |
Repeat dosage twice daily until condition improves. |
Mares |
2 |
Ewes |
1 |
Repeat dosage twice daily according to response. |
Sows |
1 |