Ultrasonographic study of uterine involution in of Awassi ewes in Iraq

Abstract EN

A study was designed to evaluate the effect of Prostaglandins (PGF2α) and oxytocin on postpartum uterine involution of Awassi ewes in Iraq.

The study was conducted on 21 pregnant Awassi ewes aged 3-5 years, presented in the farms of college of veterinary medicine during the period from February 2014 to August 2015.

The feed and water of the animals were given add-libtum.

After parturition ewes divided in to 3 equal groups, (7 animal for each group).

The first group treated with 7.5 mg of prostaglandin F2α.

(I.M).

The second group treated with (20 I.U) of oxytocin.

(I.M) The third group received 2cc of distal water as a control group I.M as placebo treatment.

The completion of uterine involution was determined by means of transabdomenl and trans rectal ultrasonography.

The results showed that uterine involution was completed in the majority of ewes between 28-30 ± SE day postpartum.

Furthermore, the results indicate that uterine involution was completed earlier in PGF2α treated group than other groups.

There was a significant difference.

The ultrasonography imaging provide to be a valuable and safe tool in monitoring uterine involution