RESEARCH ARTICLES
9. Comparison of endometrial cytology and transrectal ultrasonography for the diagnosis of subclinical endometritis
Gayathri Prathap, Shibu Simon, M.O Kurien, B. Bibin Becha, Surej Joseph Bunglavan, Niyas Emadudeen, Gleeja V. L.
Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.2020. 51(2):146-152.
Author Details
Gayathri Prathap: PG Scholar, Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.
Shibu Simon: Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.
M.O. Kurien: Professor and Head (Rtd.), Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.
B. Bibin Becha: Assistant Professor, Livestock Research Station, Thiruvazhamkunnu, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.
Surej Joseph Bunglavan: Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.
Niyas Emadudeen: Research Assistant, University Livestock Farm and Fodder Research and Development Scheme, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.
Gleeja V. L.: Assistant Professor, Department of Statistics, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.
Article History
Received: 13.08.2019, Accepted: 20.09.2019, Published online: 01.07.2020
Corrersponding author: Gayathri Prathap
e-mail: gayathriprathap31@gmail.com
Citation: Gayathri, P., Shibu, S., Kurien, M.O., Bibin, B. B., Surej, J.B., Niyas, E., and V. L., Gleeja. 2020. Comparison of endometrial cytology and transrectal ultrasonography for the diagnosis of subclinical endometritis. J. Vet. Anim. Sci. 51(2): 146-152.
Abstract
The objective of the present study was to compare the efficacy of endometrial cytology (EC) and uterine echobiometry by transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) for the diagnosis of subclinical endometritis (SCE) in crossbred dairy. A total of 20 crossbred cows, at 30 and 40 days postpartum (DPP), without any clinical signs or abnormal discharge were subjected to transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) and endometrial cytology (EC) examination. Among the TRUS parameters, uterine horn diameter (UD) was found to be least useful in the diagnosis of SCE. Cervical diameter (CD) also had poor to moderate sensitivity when compared to EC and less accurate in diagnosing SCE. Fluid in uterus (FIU) had more sensitivity than UD and CD for the diagnosis of SCE but its presence is dependent on the stage of oestrous cycle. Hence, when TRUS is used as a supporting diagnostic aid along with EC, it has promising value in the diagnosis of SCE.
Keywords: Subclinical endometritis (SCE), transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS), Endometrial cytology (EC).
