Dystocia due to primary uterine inertia in a primiparous sow: A case report

Abstract

Dystocia due to uterine inertia is occasionally observed in sow. One year old primiparous Large White Yorkshire Pig was presented with difficulty in farrowing without progress in parturition. Based on clinical and pervaginal examination the case was diagnosed as dystocia due to primary uterine inertia. Sow was administered with combination of Dextrose, Oxytocin and Calcium after removing the obstructed fetus by fetotomy. Upon treatment three dead fetuses and one stillbirth piglet was removed. Following fluid and antibiotic therapy for five consecutive days sow had an uneventful recovery.