Efficacy of PGF2α with ceftiofur sodium in toxic or septic puerperal metritis in dairy cows.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a systemic treatment of toxic or septic puerperal metritis in dairy cows with ceftiofur and PGF2α. Twenty crossbred cows having septic puerperal metritis 1–2 weeks postpartum were treated with PGF2α (Dinoprost triomethamine 5 mg/ml) – Inj. Lutalyse @ 5 ml i/m on the first day followed by ceftiofur sodium @ 2.2 mg per kg i/m for 5 days. Ringers lactate, dextrose saline and supportive multivitamin therapy for 3 days were also administered. All the observed clinical signs septic puerperal metritis came into normal after 5 days of treatment and animals recovered uneventfully.