Ring Womb

• Cervix fails to dilate and the uterus continues to contract.
• Impossible to pass the offspring, which will die without intervention.

Causes

• Lack or failure of Prostaglandin release
• Lack of cervical Prostaglandin receptors
• Cervix has become fibrous, common in older animals. If this is the case, dilation is impossible despite treatment.

Treatment

• Prostaglandin analogues with a prolonged gentle manual massage of the cervix.
• Caesarian section if the problem is lack of receptors or fibrosis.