DYNAMICS OF THE UTERINE INVOLUTION IN POSTPARTUM GUZERA COWS

The objective was to characterize the dynamic of physiological process of uterine involution in Guzera cows. Nineteen cows were accompanied in physiological postpartum period, in six moments, partum and 7, 14, 21, 28 and 42 days in milk (DIM), which were evaluated the vital parameters, body condition score, gynecological examination, ultrasound assessment and evaluation of characteristics and odor of vaginal discharge. It was also collected samples for endometrial cytology by a cytobrush technique at 42 DIM. It was observed that at 21 DIM, showed 100% of the uterine up in the pelvic cavity, with a size compatible to the normal body. Cows didn't have cytological endometritis at 42 DIM, this data is the smallest found in the literature for breeds of beef cattle, and cows had a rate cyclicality of 42.1% at 42 DIM.