Breeding Guide: Labor and Birth Figure 3

Labor and Birth Figure 3

Fig. 3: Long Labor “Tango”

Labor

The Doe, Tango, went into labor 3 days later than her due date. The vet did not recommend oxytocin for labor induction. The labor lasted 3.5 hours and was bloodier than usual.

Birth

Only 2 babies survived out of a litter of 10. One was still born, one smothered, and the other 6 died over the 24 hours after birth.

Outcome

The 2 surviving babies thrived.

In the above photos Tango’s discomfort and distress is obvious as she tries to give birth to her litter.

This photo shows what a seriously hard contraction looks like. You can also see more blood than usual with this birth.

Photos and case history provided by Amanda of Shadowbrook Rattery

Posted on April 11, 2006, 18:27, Last updated on March 15, 2010, 20:37 | Figures