Metrichecking Cows

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Metrichecking Cows

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<p>This can be done on just any suspect cow that has had ANY HEALTH ISSUES ( calved, RFM, mastitis, milk fever etc) at calving or the whole herd.
It is best done 2 - 6 weeks post calving so will need to be done in batches. Ideally roughly 4 weeks.</p>

This can be done on just any suspect cow that has had ANY HEALTH ISSUES ( calved, RFM, mastitis, milk fever etc) at calving or the whole herd. It is best done 2 - 6 weeks post calving so will need to be done in batches. Ideally roughly 4 weeks.

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<p>Always wear gloves.</p>

Always wear gloves.

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Ensure the vulva is clean.

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<p>Keep the checking device clean between cows.
I find having a running hose beside you the best like this.</p>

Keep the checking device clean between cows. I find having a running hose beside you the best like this.

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If you use a bucket of water it will end up being a soup of bugs.

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Insert the device like this and scrape backwards and forwards across the bottom of the vagina.

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<p>remove and examine the discharge.</p>

remove and examine the discharge.

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<p>Clear and no treatment required.</p>

Clear and no treatment required.

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Mainly mucus.

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<p>Dirty with pus and needs metricured.</p>

Dirty with pus and needs metricured.

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<p>Dirty cows need metricure. Insert the pipette through the cervix and empty the content of the syringe through it.
Recheck in a week.</p>

Dirty cows need metricure. Insert the pipette through the cervix and empty the content of the syringe through it. Recheck in a week.