Dystocia may occur with maternal or fetal causes. Maternal causes include primary uterine inertia, birth canal obstruction, uterine torsion or prolapse, and vaginal stricture. Fetal causes include ...

Shoulder dystocia is an uncommon but potentially catastrophic intrapartum event. Although risk factors such as maternal diabetes, obesity and macrosomia can be identified, shoulder dystocia most ...

Contemporary management of shoulder dystocia requires a calm operator and a well-thought-out plan of action. It is imperative that if not already present, help is summoned immediately after ...

As beef cattle calving season is quickly approaching for most beef cattle ranchers, it may be a good time to refresh our calving monitoring and assistance guidelines.

Question: Why and when might a veterinarian decide to perform a C-section on a pregnant mare? Dr. Rolf Embertson, Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital: Most C-sections are performed as an emergency ...

A Mitchell’s Plain mother has secured a legal victory against the Western Cape Department of Health after negligence during her son's birth led to serious injuries.