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== Stage 1==
 
== Stage 1==
  
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_- Anatomy & Physiology#Structure|Uterine myometrium]] contracts,pushing the foetus towards the birth canal.
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* [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure|Uterine myometrium]] contracts,pushing the foetus towards the birth canal.
 
* [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology|Cervix]] is relaxed.
 
* [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology|Cervix]] is relaxed.
 
* Lasts 2-6 hours.
 
* Lasts 2-6 hours.
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== Stage 3 ==
 
== Stage 3 ==
  
* Delivery of the [[Gestation_-Placenta_- Anatomy & Physiology|placenta]] should occur within 2 hours.
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* Delivery of the [[Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|placenta]] should occur within 2 hours.
* If delivery of the [[Gestation_-Placenta_- Anatomy & Physiology|placenta]] exceeds 6 hours, this is considered abnormal.
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* If delivery of the [[Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|placenta]] exceeds 6 hours, this is considered abnormal.
* If the [[Gestation_-Placenta_- Anatomy & Physiology|placenta]] does not pass within 24 hours, veterinary intervention is required.
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* If the [[Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|placenta]] does not pass within 24 hours, veterinary intervention is required.
  
 
=== Placenta ===
 
=== Placenta ===
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* Occasionally it is reversed.
 
* Occasionally it is reversed.
 
** Whitish in colour with a smooth surface.
 
** Whitish in colour with a smooth surface.
* Crescent shaped with the pattern of both [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_- Anatomy & Physiology|uterine horns]] visible.
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* Crescent shaped with the pattern of both [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology|uterine horns]] visible.
  
 
[[Category:Camelid Reproduction]]
 
[[Category:Camelid Reproduction]]
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Latest revision as of 14:00, 5 July 2012


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.
  • Normally lasts 5-20 minutes.

Stage 3

  • Delivery of the placenta should occur within 2 hours.
  • If delivery of the placenta exceeds 6 hours, this is considered abnormal.
  • If the placenta does not pass within 24 hours, veterinary intervention is required.

Placenta

  • Usually delivered 'inside out'.
    • Should be reddish in colour with a slightly rough surface.
  • Occasionally it is reversed.
    • Whitish in colour with a smooth surface.
  • Crescent shaped with the pattern of both uterine horns visible.