Simple Summary High calf loss rates are an international welfare problem though this is
often not recognised. These loss rates have increased in recent years. Improvement in calf …

A duration of parturition beyond 300 min negatively impacts the health of the sow and the
survival of piglets during parturition. Hence, oxytocin is widely used to speed up the …

Objective: To describe the physiological activity of the myometrium in oestrus and dioestrus
and the induced activity after medication in cows with particular reference to segmental …

Cervical dilatation is a prerequisite for the successful delivery of the fetus. Cervical dilation
failure is a frequent problem in bovine obstetrics. The prolonged parturition process due to …

Immune suppression during pregnancy and parturition is considered a risk factor that is
related to the progression of bovine chronic diseases, such as bovine leukosis, which is …

The calving process is the central event within the transition period. Calving is enabled by
profound changes in the hormonal and physiological status of the dam. The hormonal …

This chapter aims at describing the obstetrical approach related to calving assistance
ensuring the successful vaginal delivery of an entire foetus. Calving supervision and …

The placenta is a temporary organ necessary for prenatal life and the development of
eutherian mammals. In the mare it should be expelled within 3 hours of expulsion of the …

Immune suppression during pregnancy and parturition is considered a risk factor that is
related to the progression of bovine chronic diseases, such as bovine leukosis, which are …

Purpose: The aim of this prospective study was to collect cases of dystocia in 4 rural
veterinary practices in Switzerland over 12 months, focusing on calf vitality. Methods: During …