Caesarean Section Decision Making

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<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

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

<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

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

<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

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

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

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

<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

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

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

<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

<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

<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

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

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

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

<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

<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

<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

<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

<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

<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

<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

<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

<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

<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

<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