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Camelid Parturition - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 14:00, 5 July 2012
, 14:00, 5 July 2012→Placenta
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== Stage 1==
== Stage 1==
* Uterine myometrium contracts,pushing the foetus towards the birth canal.
* [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure|Uterine myometrium]] contracts,pushing the foetus towards the birth canal.
* Cervix is relaxed.
* [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology|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.
== Stage 2 ==
== 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 ==
== Stage 3 ==
* Delivery of the [[Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|placenta]] should occur within 2 hours.
* If delivery of the [[Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|placenta]] exceeds 6 hours, this is considered abnormal.
* If the [[Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|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 [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology|uterine horns]] visible.
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