Ovarian cysts are common during pregnancy. Typically, these cysts are benign (not cancerous) and harmless. Ovarian cysts that continue to grow during pregnancy can rupture or twist or cause problems during childbirth. Your doctor will monitor any ovarian cyst found during pregnancy.
The announcement by British health authorities that bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, pictured in medulla of cow, left), also known as mad cow disease, may have been transmitted to humans has led to a chaotic situation in the UK with ripple effects occurring throughout Europe and the rest of the world.
Milk fever is probably the most common metabolic disorder in dairy cattle. The condition usually occurs just before, during or immediately after parturition. This condition is also likely to be the most common cause of apparent sudden death in dairy cows, and is a common cause of dystocia and stillborn calves.