This may occur independently of inflammation of the womb, and usually as the result of bruises, Lacerations, or other injuries sustained during calving.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
Still later Lacerations, raw sores, and even gangrene are shown in the mass.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
Bruises and Lacerations of the passages and flooding from the uncontracted womb may come from the too speedy extraction of the calf.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler