Evidence for the use of ceftiofur for treatment of metritis in dairy cattle.

Authors :: Reppert EJ
Source :: The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice [Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract] 2015 Mar; Vol. 31 (1), pp. 139-49, vii. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Jan 09.
Publication Year :: 2015
Abstract: Metritis is a cause of postparturient uterine disease in dairy cattle and is most commonly associated with watery fetid red-brown uterine discharge occurring in the first 21 days postpartum. The most severe form of metritis (puerperal metritis) often warrants antibiotic therapy. This article analyzes the current literature to determine the efficacy of ceftiofur in the treatment of metritis. Evidence-based review of the current literature suggests that there is evidence for the use of ceftiofur in the treatment of metritis. However, review of the literature also reveals the need for more studies with negative control groups.<br /> (Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)