08/06/2024
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β³οΈ It is a difficult birth or the inability to expel the fetus through the birth canal without assistance.
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β Malposition/abnormal presentation.
β Fetomaternal mismatch
β Failure of cervical dilation (ringwomb).
β Vaginal prolapse
β Uterine torsion/Uterine inertia
β Pain can also be a factor leading to dystocia.
β fetal oversize/fetal monsters/diseases/sex
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β³οΈ If the contractions have stopped, administer oxytocin or calcium gluconate with intravenous (IV) fluids, as well as electrolytes and oxygen.
β³οΈ Result of the abnormal fetal position can be corrected & managed by forceps delivery
β³οΈ Pulling of the fetus via rope attached or direct pull if it's small animal.
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β³οΈ Good body condition score
β³οΈ Select bulls and cows for calving ease traits.
β³οΈ Pregnancy check cows
β³οΈ Assist in deliveries.
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β³οΈ Prolonged hypoxia
significant acidosis
β³οΈ Increased stillborn
β³οΈ Dams trauma, paresis, metritis, endometritis.
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β³οΈ It's a calf born dead or dead within 24 hours after birth.
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