The Veterinary Record, Vol 115, Issue 12, 296-300
Copyright © 1984 by British Veterinary Association
Induction of parturition in cattle using dexamethasone and cloprostenol: economic performance and disease incidence after treatment
RD Murray,
WT Nutter,
S Wilman,
and
DB Harker
Details are given of clinical management and disease problems associated with the routine induction of parturition on a herd basis, as well as the veterinary costs involved. A review of the economic performance of cows calved by this method is made and some guidelines laid down as to the conditions under which such a technique could be used as a management tool.