Equine obstetrics: Mutation and delivery by traction*

  • T. L. Blanchard Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
  • D.D. Varner Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
  • S.P. Brinsko Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
  • T. Taylor Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
Keywords: Dystocia, obstetrics, parturition, mare

Abstract

Successful intervention in equine dystocia requires an adequate understanding of normal parturition and a thorough knowledge of the causes of dystocia. The clinician must first accurately diagnose contributing fetal and/or maternal abnormalities in order to properly formulate a therapeutic plan. Judgment and experience are paramount in performing obstetrical procedures so that unnecessary injury to the dam and/or fetus is avoided and the mare’s subsequent fertility is maintained.

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Published
2010-04-01
How to Cite
Blanchard T. L., Varner D., Brinsko S., & Taylor T. (2010). Equine obstetrics: Mutation and delivery by traction*. Clinical Theriogenology, 2(2), 119-121. https://doi.org/10.58292/CT.v2.11337

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