By
Paul R. Greenough, FRCVS, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
Damage to the ischiatic and obturator nerves after intrapelvic parturient trauma may cause recumbency after calving. It may be a component of the downer cow syndrome. The tibial and peroneal nerves are branches of the ischiatic nerve that can be damaged at extrapelvic sites.
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