Handbook of Veterinary Obstetrics 2nd Edition PDF is a Comprehensive, practical, and easy-to-read, this unique handbook provides a clear guide to veterinary obstetrics in large and small domestic animals. A detailed description of normal birth helps readers immediately recognize abnormalities and provides a baseline against which dystocia and its treatment can be measured. The causes of dystocia encountered in each of the domestic species are described, with notes on some exotic species. Coverage also discusses the immediate care of the mother and offspring following delivery, as well as problems that occur post-parturition.
Practical guidance is provided for managing obstetric cases.
Superb illustrations help readers understand problems and interventions.
Advice is provided on pre-natal care and the prevention of dystocia.
Common causes of dystocia are explained, species by species.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Normal Birth
Chapter 2 – Problems Of Pregnancy
Chapter 3 – Clinical Management of Cases of Dystocia
Chapter 4 – Dystocia in the Cow
Chapter 5 – Dystocia in the Mare
Chapter 6 – Dystocia in the Ewe
Chapter 7 – Dystocia in the Doe Goat
Chapter 8 – Dystocia in the Sow
Chapter 9 – Dystocia in the Dog and Cat
Chapter 10 – Dystocia in Other Species
Chapter 11 – Cesarean Section
Chapter 12 – Fetotomy
Chapter 13 – Postparturient Problems in Large Animals
Chapter 14 – Postparturient Problems in the Dog and Cat
