Summaries

Question 1

What drug is used to induce parturition in cows and how long until baby?

Answer 1

PGF2a + dex
36 hours

Question 2

What drug is used to induce parturition in ewes and how long until baby?

Answer 2

Dex
42 hours

Question 3

What drug is used to induce parturition in does and how long until baby?

Answer 3

PGF2a
30-50 hours

Question 4

What drug is used to induce parturition in sows and how long until baby?

Answer 4

PGF2a + oxytocin (after 24h)
6 hours after oxytocin

Question 5

What drug is used to induce parturition in mares and how long until baby?

Answer 5

Low dose oxytocin
<1 hour

Question 6

How long does stage 1 parturition take in the cow?

Answer 6

1-24 hours, average 6

Question 7

How long does stage 1 parturition take in the mare?

Answer 7

0.5-6 hours, average 2

Question 8

How long does stage 1 parturition take in the bitch?

Answer 8

6-12 hours

Question 9

How long does stage 1 parturition take in the doe/ewe?

Answer 9

1-6 hours

Question 10

How long does stage 2 parturition take in the cow?

Answer 10

1-8 hour (cow vs heifer)

Question 11

How long does stage 2 parturition take in the mare?

Answer 11

5-30 min (15 min avg)

Question 12

How long does stage 2 parturition take in the bitch?

Answer 12

variable (avg 3-6 hour)
avg 30 mins/pup

Question 13

How long does stage 2 parturition take in the ewe/doe?

Answer 13

1 hour (2 for multiples)

Question 14

How long does stage 3 parturition take in the cow?

Answer 14

6-12 hours

Question 15

How long does stage 3 parturition take in the mare?

Answer 15

<3 hours (often 1)

Question 16

How long does stage 3 parturition take in the bitch/queen?

Answer 16

passed with puppies/kittens

Question 17

How long does stage 3 parturition take in the ewe/doe

Answer 17

1-12 hours