4380 ansc lab Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Parturition - The action or process of giving birth, labor. Entry of fetus into birth canal is described by: - Presentation, Position, and Posture Presentation - Refers to whether the fetus is coming forward (anterior), backwards (posterior) or sideways. Position - Refers to how the calf is positioned in relation to the cow. Right-Side Up (dorsal) - When the calf's back is up towards the cows back (spine) Upside down (Ventral) - When the calf's back is down on the bottom of the pelvis. ...