Examination Methods for Characterization and Definition of Endometritis in Postpartum Period in Cows

Uterine infection and inflammation occur as a result of contamination by microorganisms under the influence of the negative pressure in normal or difficult labor or after delivery assistance initiative in cows. In addition, uterine infections are seen depending on the problems in the early postpartum. For the diagnosis of infections in early postpartum period; several testing methods such as inspection, rectal examination, vaginal examination, hysteroscopy, ultrasonography, cytology, endometrial biopsy, bacteriology, polymerase chain reaction method, reagent test strips and examining blood values are used. In the presented review, the examination methods used in the classification and identification of infections in postpartum period in cows was reviewed.