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Why Control Timing of Parturition?

Herds

Improves supervision to ensure the farmer can be around at the time of parturition.
Reduces the incidence of parturition at night/weekends which is socially undesirable.
Aids cross fostering between litters.
Tightens the calving interval in cattle.

Individuals

Maternal emergrncy such as abnormal foetal position, bone fracture of the pelvis etc.
Foetal abnormality, or an oversized foetus.

Disadvantages of Parturition Induction

Timing may not be absolutely perfect, there is considerable variation in the timing of drug action and effect.
Premature delivery of small, immature offspring.
Increased incidence of retained placenta.
Pharmacological induction can only be used commercially in cattle and pigs. Induction in other species is used only to overcome birth associated problems.

Requirements for Parturition Induction

  Prostaglandin F2α: Cervical dilation
  Prostaglandin F2α and Oxytocin: Uterine contractions
  Oxytocin: delivery of the Placenta

Oxytocin and Prostaglandin F2α both signal by the Gαq -> IP3 + DAG pathway to raise intracellular calcium , so are able to effect each other in the Fergusson reflex.
COX II increases during labour, so prostaglandins will form as long as arachidonic acid is available.

Drugs Influencing Uterine Activity

Ecbolic Drugs

Induce parturition by uterine activation.

Ergot Alkaloids

Induce contraction
Vasoconstrictors
Not used in the UK
Ergonavine taken off the market, Methergine is the only derivative in use.

PGF2

Tocolytic Drugs

Myometrial Innervation and Manipulation

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-== Why Control Timing of Parturition? ==
-=== Herds ===
+= Why Control Timing of Parturition? =
+== Herds ==
 * Improves supervision to ensure the farmer can be around at the time of parturition.
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 * Tightens the calving interval in cattle.
-=== Individuals ===
+== Individuals ==
-* Maternal emergency such as abnormal foetal position, bone fracture of the pelvis etc.
+* Maternal emergrncy such as abnormal foetal position, bone fracture of the pelvis etc.
 * Foetal abnormality, or an oversized foetus.
-== Disadvantages of Parturition Induction ==
+= Disadvantages of Parturition Induction =
 * Timing may not be absolutely perfect, there is considerable variation in the timing of drug action and effect.
 * Premature delivery of small, immature offspring.
-* Increased incidence of [[Retained_Placenta|retained placenta]].
+* Increased incidence of [[Parturition_-_Risks_in_Parturition_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Retained_Placenta|retained placenta]].
 * Pharmacological induction can only be used commercially in cattle and pigs.  Induction in other species is used only to overcome birth associated problems.
-* Increased dystocia in cattle
-* Increased incidence of clinical post-parturient uterine infections.
-== Requirements for Parturition Induction ==
-You must ensure the foetus is appropriately developed before inducing parturition.  The lungs must be mature to enable survival.  Naturally maturation of the lungs is induced by foetal cortisol, so it may be useful to administer '''glucocorticoids''' to artificially mature the lungs.
+= Requirements for Parturition Induction =
-    Prostaglandin F2α: [[Cervical Softening - Anatomy & Physiology|Cervical dilation]]
+    Prostaglandin F2α: [[Parturition_-_Cervical_Softening_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Cervical dilation]]
-    Prostaglandin F2α and Oxytocin: [[Uterine Contraction - Anatomy & Physiology|Uterine contractions]]
+    Prostaglandin F2α and Oxytocin: [[Parturition_-_Coordinated_Myometrial_Contraction_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Uterine contractions]]
-    Oxytocin: delivery of the [[Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|Placenta]]
+    Oxytocin: delivery of the [[Gestation_-Placenta_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Placenta]]
-* Oxytocin and Prostaglandin F2α both signal by the Gαq -> IP3 + DAG pathway to raise intracellular calcium , so are able to effect each other in the [[Parturition Endocrine Control - Anatomy & Physiology#Furgesson_Reflex|Fergusson reflex]].
+* Oxytocin and Prostaglandin F2α both signal by the Gαq -> IP3 + DAG pathway to raise intracellular calcium , so are able to effect each other in the [[Parturition_-_Endocrine_Control_of_Parturition_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Furgesson_Reflex|Fergusson reflex]].
 * COX II increases during labour, so prostaglandins will form as long as arachidonic acid is available.
-== Drugs Influencing Uterine Activity ==
+= Drugs Influencing Uterine Activity =
-=== Ecbolic Drugs ===
+== Ecbolic Drugs ==
 * Induce parturition by uterine activation.
-==== Ergot Alkaloids ====
+=== Ergot Alkaloids ===
 * Induce contraction
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 * Ergonavine taken off the market, Methergine is the only derivative in use.
-==== PGF2α Analogues ====
+=== PGF2 ===
-* Dinoprost
-* Clonprosterol
-* Exert action over a long period of time.
-==== Oxytocin ====
-* Used in conjuction with Oestradiol Benzoate
-** Oestradiol induces oxytocin receoptor upregulation on the endometrium.
-** Inhibits uterine activity, but sensitizes the [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology|uterus]] to oxytocin.
-=== Tocolytic Drugs ===
-* Delay parturition by relaxation of the uterine myometrium.
-==== Progesterone ====
-* Slow acting steroid through nuclear receptors.
-* Not useful in emergency situations.
-==== Relaxin ====
-* Rapidly acting peptide hormone
-* Essential in farrowing sows
-== Myometrial Innervation and Manipulation ==
-The autonomic nervous system is not important in normal labour, since uterine contractions are controlled by the [[Pituitary_Gland_- Anatomy & Physiology#Parturition|neuroendocrine release of oxytocin]]. However, the autonomic nervous system can be used to control parturition pharmacologically by changing cAMP levels which effects the myometrium.
-=== Sympathetic ===
-==== α Adrenoceptors ====
-* Induce contractions
-* Agonists induce parturition
-* Antagonists delay parturition
-====  β Adrenoceptors ====
-* Progesterone increases the number of β Adrenoceptors
-* Inhibit contractions
-* Agonists delay parturition e.g. Clenbuterol
-* Antagonists induce parturition e.g. Carazolol
-=== Parasympathetic ===
-* Acetylcholine inhibits contractions
-== Induction of Parturition ==
-=== Cow ===
-==== To Induce Parturition ====
-===== Corticosteroids =====
-* Mimic foetal cortisol to remove the progesterone block by upregulating enzymes that will increase the oestrogen:progesterone ratio (for more information see [[Parturition Endocrine Control - Anatomy & Physiology|endocrinology of parturition]]).
-* '''Short Acting''': apply 2-3 days before the due date (270+ days gestation).  Complications include [[Retained_Placenta|retained placenta]] and stillbirth.
-* '''Medium-Long Acting''': apply 2-3 weeks before the due date.  Administration after 260 days will cause no advance of the calving date. Administration before 260 days will cause neonatal mortality.  Thus use of these corticosteroids is reliant upon accurate record keeping by the farmer so that exact dates are known.
-===== Corticosteroid & PGF2α  Analogue =====
-* Has the additional benefit of acting to [[Cervical Softening - Anatomy & Physiology|dilate and soften the cervix]] to facillitate delivery.
-===== PGF2α Analogue Alone =====
-* Causes luteolysis to remove the progesterone block.
-* Triggers delivery in 48 hours.
-* However, it risks inadequate foetal maturation upon delivery.
-==== To Delay Parturition ====
-* Useful in valuable cows coming in to calf too early.
-* Administer a β Adrenoceptor agonist such as Clenbuterol.
-=== Sow ===
-* Widespread use
-===== PGF2α Analogue =====
-* Administer 2 days before the mean gestation of the herd.
-* Causes luteolysis to remove the progesterone block keeping the [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology|uterus]] quiescent.
-* 97% will farrow within 36 hours
-* Used to ensure tight farrowing
-===== PGF2α Analogue + Oxytocin =====
-* Favoured method
-* Tightens the delivery pattern
-* The oxytocin increases milk production and ensures delivery of the [[Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|placenta]].
-===== β Adrenergic Antagonist =====
-* Administer in the first stage of labour.
-* Decreases the duration of parturition.
-* Decreases the incidence of stillbirths
-===== Progesterone =====
-* Delays parturition by 1.5-3 days
-===== Oxytocin =====
-* Administer postpartum to increase uterine involution and milk production.
-=== Mare ===
-Drugs are used in individuals with a history of difficult birth and in emergency situations,  The mare must be 320-330 days pregnant to ensure adequate maturity of the foetus.  Also, the [[Mammary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|mammary gland]] must be developed and contain [[Milk Composition and Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Colostrum|colostrum]].  The [[Mammary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|mammary gland]] is a good indicator of foetal maturity.  Mammary secretion of calcium carbonate increases 24 hours before foaling.  So, calcium carbonate levels can be used to assess foetal maturity prior to induction.  Mammary secretions are generally tested using a titret kit. A disadvantage of this is that essential immunoglobulins can be lost by this pre-parturient release of colostrum, resulting in the foal receiving less colostrum on its first suckle.
-* Corticosteroids are NOT effective and prostaglandin results in abdominal pain.
-==== Low dose Oxytocin ====
-* Induces foaling in ~90 minutes.
-=== Ewe ===
+== Tocolytic Drugs ==
-* Prostaglandin analogues are NOT active.  They cause luteolysis, but do not remove the progesterone block due to placental progesterone production.
+= Myometrial Innervation and Manipulation =
-==== Short Acting Corticosteroids ====
+== Sympathetic ==
-* Administer on day 144 of gestation.
+== Parasympathetic ==
-* Induces lambing in ~48 hours.
-* Risks delivery of low weight lambs.
-=== Bitch and Queen ===
+= Induction of Parturition =
-* Induction is rare
+== Cow ==
-* Caesarian more commonly implicated
-==== Low Dose Oxytocin ====
+== Sow ==
-* Initiates myometrial contractions.
+== Mare ==
+== Ewe ==
-[[Category:Parturition]][[Category:Pharmacology]]
+== Bitch and Queen ==
-[[Category:Bullet Points]]

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Contents

Why Control Timing of Parturition?

Herds

Individuals

Disadvantages of Parturition Induction

Requirements for Parturition Induction

Drugs Influencing Uterine Activity

Ecbolic Drugs

Ergot Alkaloids

PGF2

Tocolytic Drugs

Myometrial Innervation and Manipulation

Sympathetic

Parasympathetic

Induction of Parturition

Cow

Sow

Mare

Ewe

Bitch and Queen

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