A presumptive diagnosis is often made in high risk geographical areas where herd fertility performance is impaired.
A presumptive diagnosis is often made in high risk geographical areas where herd fertility performance is impaired.
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Failure of females to return to oestrus or maintain a pregnancy may prompt investigation, as may the presence ofmucoid/purulent vaginal discharge or uterine fluid detected by palpation or ultrasound scanning, especially in conjunction with abortions on the same unit.
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Failure of females to return to oestrus or maintain a pregnancy may prompt investigation, as may the presence of mucoid/purulent vaginal discharge or uterine fluid detected by palpation or ultrasound scanning, especially in conjunction with abortions on the same unit.
Microscopy and histology of preputial washes and vaginal swabs are commonly used:
Microscopy and histology of preputial washes and vaginal swabs are commonly used: