Calcium is given intravenously and subcutaneously in conjunction with the recommendation for reduced dietary calcium during the drying off period or late gestation. Palpation Terminology To better interpret the results on a rectal examination, certain terminology has been developed. Abbreviations express common understanding and signalment to the owner which they can record on each cow. When Ready The cow is capable of sustaining a pregnancy on her next estrous cycle, there is no fluid in the uterus, the uterus has returned to normal size and is not thickened. The uterus has good tone but is not completely thin-walled and flaccid.
Uterine involution is complete and ready to breed.
The cow should be able to breed within 3-5 weeks of parturition depending upon whether the cow was multiparous and the level of nutrition for the animal. Cows with several previous pregnancies will require a greater time for involution but if good nutrition is provided, the return to BWR would be quicker. The uterus and cervix are not back to normal size. Caruncles are degenerating. The uterus and cervix are returning to a normal size.