clinical induction of parturition

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sheep

  • induce with dexamethasone

  • PGF2a does not work well in sheep due to high placental progesterone

  • PGF2a also not very successful for treating ring womb even if directly applied to the cervix

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cow

  • induce with dexamethasone followed by PGF2a

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dog

  • induction of parturition is rare

  • oxytocin used to initiate uterine contraction

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horses

  • induce with low dose oxytocin

  • avoid PGF2a as causes abdominal pain

  • corticosteroids do not work

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pigs

  • induce with PGF2a and oxytocin

  • corticosteroids do not shorten gestation in pigs