Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (Jul 2020)

Comparison of endometrial cytology and transrectal ultrasonography for the diagnosis of subclinical endometritis*

  • Gayathri Prathap,
  • Shibu Simon,
  • M.O Kurien,
  • B. Bibin Becha,
  • Surej Joseph Bunglavan,
  • Niyas Emadudeen,
  • Gleeja V. L

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 51, no. 2
pp. 146 – 152

Abstract

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The objective of the present study was to compare the efficacy of endometrial cytology (EC) and uterine echobiometry by transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) for the diagnosis of subclinical endometritis (SCE) in crossbred dairy. A total of 20 crossbred cows, at 30 and 40 days postpartum (DPP), without any clinical signs or abnormal discharge were subjected to transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) and endometrial cytology (EC) examination. Among the TRUS parameters, uterine horn diameter (UD) was found to be least useful in the diagnosis of SCE. Cervical diameter (CD) also had poor to moderate sensitivity when compared to EC and less accurate in diagnosing SCE. Fluid in uterus (FIU) had more sensitivity than UD and CD for the diagnosis of SCE but its presence is dependent on the stage of oestrous cycle. Hence, when TRUS is used as a supporting diagnostic aid along with EC, it has promising value in the diagnosis of SCE.

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