Ann. Méd. Vét., 2008, 152 (2), pp 103-115 Ovarian cysts in cattle. Part 3 : therapeutical aspectsHANZEN CH., BASCON F., THERON L., LOPEZ-GATIUS F.Abstract :
Ovarian cyst treatment and its efficacy imply to make the diagnosis as early as possible during the end of waiting period or period of reproduction of cows potentially concerned. Moreover, we must keep in mind that during the early postpartum period 38 to 80% of cysts spontaneously regress. The choice of a treatment also depends on criteria and sensitivity level of the identified (follicular or luteinized) cyst.
Cysts treatment can be curative or preventive. Give an adequate level of nutrition and reduce the frequency of puerperal diseases during the postpartum period can contribute to reduce the risk of ovarian cysts. Curatively, it's possible manually to rupture or to puncture the ovarian cyst by transvaginal way using or not an ultrasonographic control. Such method can be associated with an hormonal therapy. It's also possible to treat the cyst with hormones. Classically, follicular and luteinised cysts are respectively treated by luteotrope hormones (GnRH, hCG) and by PGF2alpha. As the goal of treatment is to assume a new follicular growth, both cysts can be also treated with progestagens given by intravaginal way. During the last years, different hormonal protocols have been used. Ovsynch has been evaluated and compared with others protocols. Until now, such hormonal
associations have a rather limited effect on the pregnancy rates. Moreover, they appear rather expensive. Get the PDF Contact person : christian.hanzen@ulg.ac.be |