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Retained Foetal Membranes (RFMs)
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<p>Looks like this.</p>

Looks like this.

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Occurs when you have a difficult calving, twins or milk fever.

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If occurring in cows that have no calving issues it is usually associated with selenium deficiency. Consult your vet.

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<p>As soon as it occurs treat with 3ml PG every milking for up to 4 milkings. ( stop treatment if it releases)</p>

As soon as it occurs treat with 3ml PG every milking for up to 4 milkings. ( stop treatment if it releases)

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<p>Antibiotics aren't required unless temperature goes above 39.5. Check temperature daily. If necessary use tetracyclines ( eg Alamycin 10 ) at 20 ml daily. Withhold milk 60 hours, meat 11 d.</p>

Antibiotics aren't required unless temperature goes above 39.5. Check temperature daily. If necessary use tetracyclines ( eg Alamycin 10 ) at 20 ml daily. Withhold milk 60 hours, meat 11 d.

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Plus non steroidal treatment such as Loxicom 12ml per 500kg under skin. With hold: Milk 4 days Meat 11 days

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NEVER USE FORCE TO REMOVE A MEMBRANE