Caesarean Section Decision Making

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In cows, what is the correct presentation in a normal anterior presentation to dertermine if c section is required?

  • Both the carpuses and the vulva are at the same level (correct)
  • The hocks are one hand width beyond the vulva
  • The carpuses of the calf are at the vulva
  • The shoulders of the calf are through the pelvis of the cow

Which of the following is a correct indication for Caesarean section in mares?

  • Vaginal or vestibular obstruction (correct)
  • Hobbling the mare up
  • Abnormal fetal disposition that can be corrected
  • Uterine torsion

In mares, what is an indication for Caesarean section when there is poor response to oxytocin administration?

  • Primary uterine inertia (correct)
  • Signs of fetal distress
  • Obstructive dystocia
  • Signs of placental separation

Which of the following is NOT an indication for Caesarean section in bitches and queens?

<p>Signs of placental separation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In ewes, what is an indication for Caesarean section in cases of feto-maternal disproportion?

<p>Failure of cervical dilation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an indication for Caesarean section in sows?

<p>Secondary uterine inertia that responds to oxytocin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of performing Caesarean section in sows for the production of pathogen-free piglets?

<p>To ensure a sterile environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a correct indication for Caesarean section in cows?

<p>The head and shoulders must be able to pass the dam's pelvic canal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct indication for Caesarean section in mares when there is an abnormal fetal disposition that cannot be corrected?

<p>Ankylosed neck (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a correct indication for performing a caesarean in cows?

<p>When a live calf cannot be delivered by mutation and traction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which situation would performing a caesarean be the most challenging?

<p>When the fetus cannot be delivered by mutation and traction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is performing a caesarean in cows considered elective?

<p>When the farmer is not willing to risk the trauma of a natural birth on a valuable calf (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a correct indication for performing a caesarean in cows with uterine torsion or incomplete cervix dilation?

<p>When there is hydrops or fetal monsters (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When would performing fetotomy be extensive, traumatic, and time-consuming?

<p>When the farmer is not willing to risk the trauma of a natural birth on a valuable calf (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct indication for performing a caesarean in cows with a large litter (polytocous species)?

<p>When dystocia is correctable but there is a large litter (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When would performing a caesarean in cows be considered elective?

<p>When the farmer is not willing to risk the trauma of a natural birth on a valuable calf (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a correct indication for performing a caesarean in cows with hydrops or fetal monsters?

<p>When there is uterine torsion or incomplete cervix dilation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most challenging situation for performing a caesarean in cows with a large litter (polytocous species)?

<p>When dystocia is correctable but there is a large litter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a correct indication for performing a caesarean in cows when dystocia is correctable but there is a large litter?

<p>When there is uterine torsion or incomplete cervix dilation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some indications for performing a caesarean in cows?

<p>The fetus cannot be delivered by mutation and traction, there is a large litter (polytocous species) with risk of secondary inertia or dam exhaustion, there is uterine torsion or incomplete cervix dilation that cannot be remedied, fetotomy would be extensive, traumatic and time consuming, it is performed as an elective procedure (e.g. brachycephalic breeds)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is performing a caesarean in cows considered elective?

<p>When it is performed as an elective procedure, such as in brachycephalic breeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most challenging situation for performing a caesarean in cows with a large litter (polytocous species)?

<p>When a live calf cannot be delivered by mutation and traction</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some indications for performing a caesarean in mares?

<p>In cases of uterine torsion or incomplete cervix dilation, in cases of hydrops or fetal monsters, when fetotomy would be extensive, traumatic and time consuming, as an elective procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some indications for performing a caesarean in sows?

<p>When a live calf cannot be delivered by mutation and traction, in cases of uterine torsion or incomplete cervix dilation, in cases of hydrops or fetal monsters, when fetotomy would be extensive, traumatic and time consuming, as an elective procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some indications for performing a caesarean in bitches and queens?

<p>When a live calf cannot be delivered by mutation and traction, in cases of uterine torsion or incomplete cervix dilation, in cases of hydrops or fetal monsters, when fetotomy would be extensive, traumatic and time consuming, as an elective procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a correct indication for performing a caesarean in cows with uterine torsion or incomplete cervix dilation?

<p>In cases of uterine torsion or incomplete cervix dilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a correct indication for performing a caesarean in cows when dystocia is correctable but there is a large litter?

<p>There is a large litter (polytocous species) with risk of secondary inertia or dam exhaustion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a correct indication for performing a caesarean in cows with hydrops or fetal monsters?

<p>In cases of hydrops or fetal monsters</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a correct indication for performing a caesarean in cows when the farmer is not willing to risk the trauma of a natural birth on a valuable calf?

<p>When the farmer is not willing to risk the trauma of a natural birth on a valuable calf</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the indications for performing a caesarean in cows?

<p>Indications for Caesarean in cows include: failed traction delivery, decreased chance of survival for calves, better fertility for dam if traumatic delivery is avoided, normal anterior presentation with head and shoulders unable to pass the pelvic canal, posterior presentation with hocks one hand width beyond the vulva, and signs of fetal distress or placental separation with a large litter still to be delivered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the indications for performing a caesarean in mares?

<p>Indications for Caesarean in mares include: abnormal fetal disposition that cannot be corrected, uterine torsion, severe deformities, vaginal or vestibular obstruction, primary uterine inertia, obstructive dystocia, signs of fetal distress, and signs of placental separation with a large litter still to be delivered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the indications for performing a caesarean in bitches and queens?

<p>Indications for Caesarean in bitches and queens include: primary uterine inertia, obstructive dystocia, signs of fetal distress, signs of placental separation with a large litter still to be delivered, and as an elective procedure in brachycephalics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the indications for performing a caesarean in ewes?

<p>Indications for Caesarean in ewes include: feto-maternal disproportion, failure of cervical dilation, irreducible or traumatised vaginal prolapse, and cases where abnormal fetal disposition cannot be corrected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the indications for performing a caesarean in sows?

<p>Indications for Caesarean in sows include: prolonged parturition, irreducible vaginal prolapse, feto-maternal disproportion, obstructive dystocia, and for the production of pathogen-free piglets in a sterile environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended timing for performing a caesarean in cows?

<p>The decision to perform a caesarean in cows should be made early to avoid traumatic delivery and improve dam fertility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the challenges in performing a caesarean in cows with a large litter?

<p>Performing a caesarean in cows with a large litter (polytocous species) can be challenging due to the risk of extensive, traumatic, and time-consuming fetotomy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should a caesarean be considered elective in cows?

<p>A caesarean in cows can be considered elective in cases where there is poor response to oxytocin administration, with the purpose of delivering a large litter (polytocous species).</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is a caesarean in mares often performed?

<p>A caesarean in mares is often performed after referral to a hospital, and may be preceded by anesthesia and attempted mutation to correct abnormal fetal disposition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the major issues with correcting abnormal fetal disposition in bitches and queens?

<p>The major issues with correcting abnormal fetal disposition in bitches and queens are limb and neck length.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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