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1
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Parturition

A

Act of giving birth

2
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Parturition hormones

A

Started by cortisol (stress hormone)
Progesterone decreases
Estrogen, prostaglandin, and oxytocin increase (hormones relax the cervix)

3
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Dystocia

A

Abnormal birthing positions

4
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Which animals can have dystocia

A

Calves, lambs, foals, kids, humans

5
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Schistosomus reflexus

A

Fatal congenital disorder, spine is inverted, and baby is born inside out

6
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3 Stages of parturition

A

Preparatory
Fetal Expulsion
Expulsion of placenta/afterbirth

7
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Preparatory stage happenings

A

2-6 hours long
calf rotates to up right position
uterine contractions begin (Oxytocin and Cortisal)
Water sac is expelled

8
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Delivery stage happenings

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1 hour or less 
Cow usually laying down 
fetus enters birth canal 
front feet and head protrude 1st 
calf delivery completed
9
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Cleaning stage happenings

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2-8 hours
Caruncles and cotyledon attachments relax
Uterine contractions expel membranes

10
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Steps in calving assistance

A

Conduct pelvic exam
Determine position of the fetus
Examine size of the calf relative to birth canal
Attach ostetrical chain to front legs

11
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Starting up the calf

A

Clear airways and mouth area
Stimulate calf with rubbing
Could also give artificial respiration

12
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Uterine prolapse

A

Inversion of the uterus

13
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Causes of Uterine prolapse

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Prolonged labor
Difficult birth
Excessive contraction
Subclinical milk fever

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