Parturition

Question 1

Stage 1 of Eutocia (Normal parturition)

Answer 1

When female is restless, pacing and nesting, seeking seclusion, panting, anorexia, vomiting and sometimes shivering.

• Uterine contractions begins at this stage
• This stage last 6-24 hours
• About 12-24 hours prior to parturition, rectal temperature falls below 100F

Question 2

Stage 2 of Eutocia

Answer 2

• Viable uterine contractions
• Cervical dilation
• Rupture of chorioallantoic fluid
• Explusion of Fetus
• May be green mucous vaginal discharge before, during and after parturition
• Once strong contractions are occurring, and the animal is pushing and fluid discharge has been seen, the time of delivery should be less than one hour for the first Fetus
• Fetus should be birthed every 10-60 mins but can extend up to 3 hours

Question 3

Stage 3

Answer 3

Expulsion of the Fetal membrane (Placenta)
*Should be seen 5-15 mins after each Fetus
*monitor females to ensure a placenta is delivered with each Fetus
(Retention fo placentas can cause endometritis later