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Metricheck A device designed by New Zealand Veterinarian Dr Garth Riddle to aid the diagnosis of endometritis in cattle. The device consists of a hemispherical soft cup attached to the end of a stainless steel rod. http://drostproject.vetmed.ufl.edu/bovine/1-3/itemtop34.html

The lubricated device is inserted up the vagina of the cow to the level of the cervix then withdrawn. The sample of fluid that is removed can then be examined grossly for the evidence of pus. The visual appearance can be given a score and has been associated with negative reproductive performance. http://www.partners-in-reproduction.com/reproduction-cattle/diagnosis-uterine-infections.asp http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2006.03.017

Previous methods of diagnosis included manual transrectal palpation of the uterus, speculum examination and more recently transrectal ultrasound, cytobrush and uterine lavage. http://medwelljournals.com/fulltext/java/2009/1252-1255.pdf