- Normally foetal membranes are expelled within 3 to 8 hours after delivery.
- It is termed as ROP if foetal membranes are not expelled even after 12 hours of parturition.
- Chances of ROP are increased in cases of abortion, dystocia, milk fever, twin birth, induction of calving, infection and nutritional disturbances.
- Never pull the placenta on your own.
- Consult a veterinarian to avoid complications like metritis, septicaemia etc which may lead to even death of the animal.
- Dispose the removed placenta by deep burial. Avoid handling it with bare hands.