Evidence for the use of ceftiofur for treatment of metritis in dairy cattle. (Special Issue: Bovine clinical pharmacology.)

Reppert, E J

Veterinary Clinics of North America, Food Animal Practice (2015) 31: 139–149

DOI: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2014.11.007

Abstract

Metritis is a cause of postparturient uterine disease in dairy cattle and is most commonly associated with watery fetid red-brown uterine discharge occurring in the first 21 days postpartum. The most severe form of metritis (puerperal metritis) often warrants antibiotic therapy. This article analyzes the current literature to determine the efficacy of ceftiofur in the treatment of metritis. Evidence-based review of the current literature suggests that there is evidence for the use of ceftiofur in the treatment of metritis. However, review of the literature also reveals the need for more studies with negative control groups.

Citation

Reppert, E. J. (2015). Evidence for the use of ceftiofur for treatment of metritis in dairy cattle. (Special Issue: Bovine clinical pharmacology.). Veterinary Clinics of North America, Food Animal Practice, 31(1), 139–149. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvfa.2014.11.007 Cattle, [Indexed using CAB Thesaurus terms]

Keywords

• Cattle
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