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- More common in buffaloes than in cattle.
- May have genetic predisposition and may occur pre or post partum.
- Place the prolapsed mass gently over a clean surface and protect it from soiling /flies/birds etc.
- Do not attempt to remove anything or push the uterus back, this may cause severe bleeding.
- Gently wash with saline solution if excessively soiled.
- Call a veterinarian for further treatment at the earliest.
- Prone animals may be kept with the hind quarter at a slight elevation.
- Check the vulval area for any stitch marks before purchasing an animal.