Difference between revisions of "Parturition Behaviour - Ewe"
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* Completed within 1 hour usually. | * Completed within 1 hour usually. | ||
| − | * Lambs normally in | + | * Lambs normally in enterior presentation. |
* In twin births where one foetus occupies each horn, one horn develops contractions before the other. | * In twin births where one foetus occupies each horn, one horn develops contractions before the other. | ||
** Hence distocia due to simultaneous presentation is more common when both foetuses occupy the same horn. | ** Hence distocia due to simultaneous presentation is more common when both foetuses occupy the same horn. | ||
Revision as of 12:50, 5 July 2012
Similar to the cow, except incidence of twinning and triplets is high.
Stage 2
- Completed within 1 hour usually.
- Lambs normally in enterior presentation.
- In twin births where one foetus occupies each horn, one horn develops contractions before the other.
- Hence distocia due to simultaneous presentation is more common when both foetuses occupy the same horn.
Stage 3
- Placenta usually expelled within 2-3 hours after birth of the lamb.