De geschiedenis van de veterinaire verloskunde

Extraction, reposition, fetotomy (embryotomy) and even cesarean section have been part of human and animal obstetrics since ancient times. Destructive operations like craniotomy and embryotomy are the oldest type of obstetrical operations. At the end of the 18(th) century the subcutaneous fetotomy was developed. It remained the preferred fetotomy method in farm animals and horses till the beginning of the 20(th) century. Then the tubular fetotome was invented and the subcutaneous fetotomy was replaced by the percutaneous fetotomy. This obstetrical method was easy to learn and its results were excellent. However, the fetus had to be sacrificed. Therefore, after the introduction of antibiotics, the percutaneous fetotomy in cows was replaced by the cesarean section. In horses, the percutaneous fetotomy is still the preferred obstetrical method as foals die rapidly and a partial fetotomy (one or two cuts) is in the majority of cases sufficient to solve the obstetrical problem. Because of its minimal economic importance, obstetrics in small animals did not receive any attention till the end of the 19(th) century. In these animal species, cesarean section is the best solution in cases of serious obstetrical problems

Foal in mare: insights inside the foaling mare

Normal development of the foal, normal and abnormal stages 1, 2 and 3, prolaps vesicae, uterine torsion and many other complications pre- and postpartum, malposture and reposition & foetotomy, caesarean section, repositions & much more ... More than 60 minutes of film and 3-dimentional animations ... This is a new, original and scientifically correct presentation of equine parturition in all its normal and abnormal features. These animations are meant to give students, veterinarians, teachers, biologists, breeders and horse owners more insights into the birth process of the mare

Een alternatieve methode van intraveneuze vochttherapie bij rundvee: het oorinfuus in de praktijk

This article provides a detailed description of both the method and the requirements for an infusion in the ear vein of cattle, performed in daily practice. By using this approach, calves and cows can be given larger quantities of fluid during a longer period of time. Besides the ear anatomy, a description of the infusion technique is outlined. This technique is easy to learn and can, according to the experiences of the authors, be used under field conditions at low cost and with a minimal risk of complications

Twisting of mummified remains around the umbilical cord as a potential risk of delayed twin reduction in the mare

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