Topic 2 Flashcards
maternal cause of dystocia
- young dam
- pelvic cavity not fully developed
fetal cause of dystocia
oversized fetus
fetomaternal disposition
size of fetus not enough for maternal pelvic size
T/F: C-section is preferred over obstetrical maneuvers in small animals
T
T/F: C-section can be performed in large animals
T but during the procedure, there is a tendency to develop neurologic side effects because nerves are getting pressed
predisposing causes of dystocia
- heredity
- nutrition and management
- traumatic events
- miscellaneous
breed of cattle predisposed to dystocia
Brown Swiss
syndrome causing higher incidences of defects like hydrocephalus, achondroplasia, Perosomus elumbis
bulldog calf syndrome
failure of development of backbone/spine
Perosomus elumbis
immobility of joints
asthrogryposis
type of dwarfism: smaller overall size
pituitary dwarfism
type of dwarfism: shorter limbs, achondroplasia
achondroplastic dwarfism
heifers bred too young → pelvis not fully developed → ________________
fetomaternal disposition
minerals important in initiation and continuation of uterine contractions
Ca & Mg
T/F: energy deficiency can lead to decreased or lack of myometrial uterine contractions
T
T/F: fat depositions around reproductive tract can result to improper dilatation
T
T/F: ventral hernia can lead to dystocia
T
connect abdominal muscles to pubis
prepubic tendon
T/F: high oxalate content can increase Ca absoprtion
F - prevent
__________________ contractions: push the fetus towards the cervix
cervicotubular contractions
______________ contractions: after the cervicotubular contractions; push the fetus outside of the cevix
abdominal contractions
inadequate pelvis (pelvic size) is caused by:
- immaturity
- pelvic fracture
- disproportionate mating
- developmental dx → results to fetomaternal disproportion
insufficient dilatation is caused by:
failure of 1st stage of parturition:
- uterine torsion
- cervical dilation
- vaginal strictures
- vulvar stenosis
T/F: primary uterine inertia is often in the 2nd stage of parturition
F - 1st stage
T/F: more cases of uterine inertia in pigs when litter is >6
F - <6
T/F: uterine inertia is hereditary
T
biochemical deficiencies in uterine inertia
E2, oxytocin, PGF2a, relaxin, Ca glucose
common drug for cases of uterine inertia
Ca borogluconate
T/F: night parturition is ideal
T
low amniotic fluid volume and can be seen in premature birth
oligoamnios
uterine inertia characterized by exhaustion
secondary uterine inertia
tx for secondary uterine inertia
oxytocin or CBG
route of administration of CBG
1/2 IV & 1/2 SC; full dose IV not advised
T/F: do forced extraction if uterine contractions are not enough
T
direction of forced extraction
arc direction
no uterine contractions because muscles are damaged; large muscle fibers are not connected
uterine rupture
T/F: uterine rupture could be due to previous CS or adhesions
T
uterus rotates 180-270 degrees = ?
contracted cervix, twisted cervix
tx for accidental uterine rupture in cow
rolling the cow
general tx for uterine rupture
laparotomy & repair
_____________________ to check for the direction of broad ligament
rectal palpation
tx for uterine torsion
Schaffer method (plank in flank method) - but not done in mare
T/F: uterine torsions can also happen in sheep, goat, cat
T
tx for abdominal hernia or diaphragmatic hernia
forced extraction
management for prepubic tendon rupture
forced extraction