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This condition causes confusion as literally it means ‘pus in the uterus’, and might be muddled with endometritis which occurs post-parturition (see above). The main cause of pyometritis is Trichomonas fetus which is spread by the bull and results in death of the fetus. The fetus often remains dead in the uterus bathed in pus. Diagnosis is by rectal palpation or rectal ultrasonography. There is no serological test. Treatment is with prostaglandin injections. Prevention is by using artificial insemination (AI).