Reproductive Examination

repro1.gif (4396 bytes)
Rectal examination should include routine palpation of the rumen, left kidney, sub-iliac lymph nodes, intestines and reproductive tract.  etc. etc.

The illustrated guide to rectal palpation of the cow was developed by Sharman B. Altshuler, V.M.D.  and has been kindly been made available as a teaching aide for veterinary students at the University of Pennsylvania. 

Go to guide to rectal palpation to examine the reproductive tracts.

 

 
 

 

Copyright 1999-2001
New Bolton Center Field Service Department
Students:  Keith Javic - Class of 2003, C. Nikki Conroy - Class of 2003