Attendees will be able to diagnose and effectively handle obstetric and other common emergency procedures in cattle.

• Calving – malpresentation
• Calving – relative foetal oversize
• Calving – uterine torsion
• Foetotomy
• Caesarian section
• Uterine Trauma/Bleeding
• Uterine prolapse
• Toxic mastitis / shock / septicaemia
• Metabolic collapse – Ca, Mg, Acid/Base imbalance

At the end of this module attendees will, for each emergency, be able to:

• Diagnose the emergency rapidly and accurately
• List the treatment options for each emergency
• Describe the pros and cons of each option in different circumstances
• Select an appropriate option depending on circumstances
• Communicate with farmers about the method of treatment
• Know and prepare the equipment required
• Explain suitable & safe procedures of restraint
• Prepare the animals adequately
• Perform the treatment
• Discuss possible complications
• Prescribe appropriate care post treatment
• Describe likely sequelae
• Communicate with farmers about these and advise on actions to be taken
• List the risk factors for each emergency
• Advise farmers on ways of reducing risk