CATDOLL : CATDOLL: How to deal with sows with unclear uterine contractions

Reasons why sows have no obvious uterine contractions

Uterine contractions in sows refer to the process of uterine contractions, which are used to push the fetus out and complete delivery. However, sometimes the sow's uterine contractions are not obvious, which may cause difficult delivery and affect the health of the sow and the fetus.

There are many reasons why contractions may not be noticeable, including:

• Insufficient cervical dilation: In the early stages of farrowing, the sow's cervix should dilate to allow the fetus to pass through, but if the cervix is ​​not dilated enough, uterine contractions cannot proceed smoothly.
• Placental abnormalities: The placenta plays an important role in the uterine contractions. If there are placental abnormalities, such as placental abruption or placental ellipse, uterine contractions will be affected.
• Poor sow fitness: If the sow is not in good physical condition, for example due to malnutrition or stress, the intensity and frequency of contractions may be affected.
• Fetal abnormalities: Fetal abnormalities, such as malposition or excessive fetus, can also lead to unclear uterine contractions.

How to deal with weak uterine contractions

For the situation where the sow's uterine contractions are not obvious, we can take the following methods to deal with it:

1. Observation: During the delivery process, we need to closely observe the sow's condition, including the intensity and frequency of uterine contractions, so as to promptly detect any lack of obvious uterine contractions.
2. Check the cervix: If the cervix is ​​not dilated enough, we may consider artificial dilation to promote contractions.
3. Monitor the placenta: Abnormalities in the placenta may affect uterine contractions, so we need to observe the position and shape of the placenta to determine whether there is a problem and deal with it in a timely manner.
4. Provide nutritional support: If the sow is not in good physical condition, we need to provide adequate nutritional support, including feeding high-quality feed and ensuring that the sow gets enough rest.
5. Consider oxytocin: In cases where contractions are weak, the use of oxytocin may help stimulate contractions.
6. Consult a veterinarian: If the above methods are ineffective, we recommend consulting a veterinarian in a timely manner for more professional guidance and treatment measures.

In conclusion, lack of obvious uterine contractions in sows may bring certain risks and difficulties to farrowing, but we can handle this situation through observation, examination and providing appropriate support.

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