Diagnosis and Parturition Flashcards
1
Q
Diagnosis
A
Absence of estrus Presence of CL Enlarged uterus Palpation Ultrasound
2
Q
1st Stage of Parturition
A
Uterine contraction move fetus to cervix
3
Q
2nd Stage of Parturition
A
Delivery
Rupture of embryonic membranes
Movement of fetus through vagina
4
Q
3rd Stage of Parturition
A
Passage of fetal membranes
5
Q
Late Gestation
A
Increased estrogen; decreased progesterone
Relaxation around birth canal
Mammary glands enlarge
6
Q
Endocrine signals from ______ initiates Parturition
A
FETUS
Glucocorticoid from fetal adrenal glands
Stimulates estrogen production
PGF2α
7
Q
Stretching of ______ and ______ leads to oxytocin release
A
Cervix and Vagina
Positive feedback loop
8
Q
Induced Labor in cows, sheep
A
Yes
PGF2α and deximethazone
9
Q
Induced Labor in Horses
A
No
Low survival rate
10
Q
Induced Labor in Cats, Dogs, Pigs
A
Rarely
