Parturition Flashcards
It is the act of giving birth
Parturition
Sign of parturition in cow
- swollen udder And vulva will and reddened.
- teats will swell and leak milk
What do you call when a portion of the embryonic membranes appears from the vulva
Water bag
Sign of parturition in sow
- enlarged abdominal area
- attempts to build a nest
- swollen vulva and teats
Sign of parturition in ewe
- teats are swollen with milk.
- they become restless (standing, laying down, standing again)
Sign of parturition in mare
- swollen udder and sunken hips
- raised tail, and sweat excessively.
Sign of parturition in bitch
- they will refuse meals within 24 hours
- dog’s body temperature will fall
- mucus discharge will appear from the vulva
Sign of parturition in doe (rabbit)
- pulling out its fur to line its nest.
- loss of appetite before kindling.
- become nervous and excitable
Hormones triggers _____
Parturition
The levels of hormones
- oxytocin
- estrogen
- relaxin
- prolactin (di ko sure kung kasama to)
It is produced by the corpus luteum
It relaxes the pelvic muscles, cartilage, and ligaments.
Relaxin
It acts together with estrogen from the pituitary to cause contractions in the uterus.
oxytocin
It is a hormone that produced before birth by the anterior pituitary gland.
It also stimulates the production of milk for the newborn.
Prolactin
Give some problems during parturition
- size of the fetus (may be too big to pass sa birth canal)
- young mother
- can tear the cervix, vagina, and vulva.
- fetus may be positioned abnormally, or malpresented
Variation from the normal position or abnormal position of the fetus is called?
Malpresentation
What are the parturition presentations of a calf
- normal presentation (superman position)
- hind legs extended
- head bent backward
- backward with feet retained
- backward and upside down
- upside down
- foreleg retained
If the fetus is no longer alive what would the veterinarian will do?
Dismemberment
Give some postpartum management factors for the CATTLE
- make sure that the calf is breathing properly
- calf has been licked dry by the mother
- the calf should be identified with an ear tag
- checked for signs of milk fever
It is associated with low levels of calcium in the blood and causes partial paralysis of muscle
Milk fever
Give some postpartum management factors for the SWINE
- check the piglet if breathing
- dry the piglet with cloth
- clip the needle teeth with side cutters
- dock the piglet’s tail and notch the ears
Give some postpartum management factors for the HORSES
- make sure the foal nurses in order to obtain colostrum
- umblical cord should break it self (pero pag hindi pa na bbreak after 5mins nessesary na pululin na lang)
- make sure that the foal has bowel movement in first 24 hrs
Give some postpartum management factors for the DOGS
- checked if whelp is breathing
- bitch needs to be observed for a condition called eclampsia
It is caused by a calcium deficiency and occurs mostly when large litters requiring a high level of milk production are produced.
Eclampsia
Physical signs of eclampsia
- panting
- restless
- trembling
- weakness and fever
Give some postpartum management factors for the RABBITS
- examine new litter for 24hrs
- check for any dead newborns, and remove them to keep the nest clean
- check if the nest is warm, well drained and well ventilated
does the fowl experience parturition yes or no?
No
What do u call the birthing process of birds
Hatching
What do we need in order for an egg to hatch properly
- temperature, humidity and velocity around the egg
Cool or hot temperatures, low humidity, and too low or too high a velocity of fresh air may cause?
Impair hatchability
In fowl, what is the normal hatching position?
Fetus lying on its side with longest axis of the egg
What do u call in the houses of young chicks
Brooder
It should be placed around the brooder for the first few days to ensure the young birds remain where they can receive enough warmth for health and growth.
Brooder guard
The temperature of the house needs to be at the highest right after hatching
Brooder
Newly hatched chicks also need?
Special care to remain healthy
