* Expulsion of the foetal membranes usually occurs ~6 hours after the birth of the calf.
* Expulsion of the foetal membranes usually occurs ~6 hours after the birth of the calf.
** After 24 hours consider a pathological cause for retained placenta.
** After 24 hours consider a pathological cause for retained placenta.
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* Cow will eat the foetal membranes.
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* Cow will eat the foetal membranes. Hence the cow will show a marked reduction in milk production for at least a month due to indigestion of the foetal membranes.