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Parturition Pharmacological Manipulation - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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== Mare ==
== 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 bust be developed and contain colostrum. The 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.
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 bust be developed and contain [[Lactation_-_Milk_Composition_and_Biosynthesis-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Colostrum|colostrum]]. The 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.
* Corticosteroids are NOT effective and prostaglandin results in abdominal pain.
* Corticosteroids are NOT effective and prostaglandin results in abdominal pain.