Each ovary has a thin-walled follicular cyst, the left cyst about 6 cm in diameter. Cows with such a cyst typically show signs of estrus frequently, but irregularly.  The oviducts appear hyperemic, suggesting excess estrogen exposure.  This condition may persist unacceptably without treatment.

Bovine ovarian follicular cyst

Credit: Pieterse MC (1999)

Digital Credit: Maarten Drost

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Description: Each ovary has a thin-walled follicular cyst, the left cyst about 6 cm in diameter. Cows with such a cyst typically show signs of estrus frequently, but irregularly. The oviducts appear hyperemic, suggesting excess estrogen exposure. This condition may persist unacceptably without treatment.

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