Difference between revisions of "Camelid Parturition - Anatomy & Physiology"
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== Stage 1== | == Stage 1== | ||
| − | * | + | * Uterine myometrium contracts,pushing the foetus towards the birth canal. |
| − | * | + | * Cervix is relaxed. |
* Lasts 2-6 hours. | * Lasts 2-6 hours. | ||
* Female will appear restless, urinate and defecate repeatedly. She will also seek isolation from the group. | * Female will appear restless, urinate and defecate repeatedly. She will also seek isolation from the group. | ||
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* Cria delivered feet first, followed by the head, shoulders and the rest of the body. | * Cria delivered feet first, followed by the head, shoulders and the rest of the body. | ||
* Mother may remain standing throughout, or lie down. | * Mother may remain standing throughout, or lie down. | ||
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Revision as of 07:52, 1 August 2008
Stage 1
- Uterine myometrium contracts,pushing the foetus towards the birth canal.
- Cervix is relaxed.
- Lasts 2-6 hours.
- Female will appear restless, urinate and defecate repeatedly. She will also seek isolation from the group.
Stage 2
- Fluid appears around the vulva.
- A 'water bag' and possibly the amnion may also appear around the vulva.
- Bulging of the pereneum.
- Correct presentation is both forelimbs and head first (as in sheep).
- Cria delivered feet first, followed by the head, shoulders and the rest of the body.
- Mother may remain standing throughout, or lie down.
- Normal parturition length is 5-20 minutes.