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This condition is seen commonly post calving, particularly if there has been fetal membrane retention. The normal causal organisms are Arcanobacterium pyogenes, Streptococcus spp. and E. coli. In the acute form, the cow will be ill, show pyrexia, have swollen hocks and a bloody smelly vulval discharge. Treatment would be penicillin parenterally and NSAIDs. In the chronic form, the cow will appear normal except for a purulent smelly vulval discharge. Treatment should be aimed at bringing the cow into oestrus with a prostaglandin injection. Uterine washouts were recommended historically but show poor evidence of efficacy.