My cow is mouth breathing and depressed after calving. Is it serious?

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My cow had trouble calving and since then she randomly mouth breathes for a few breathes and then stops. This only happens randomly and no more than a few times a day. Her actual respiration rate is normal. She is also very very slightly depressed. She has no other symptoms of any sort. Should I be worried? Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 6 months old

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Yes, I would be a bit worried. She may have some retained placenta or a uterine tear from the dystocia. If either of those are the case, she could end up with a life-threatening bacterial infection. I suggest you get your vet out there to check her out. It is better to be safe than sorry in this instance. Best wishes.

My cow is mouth breathing and depressed after calving. Is it serious?

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