Embryotocia & Dystocia in Large Animals: Causes & Procedures

Embryotocia:

- Embryotocia is the term used in large animal obstetrics to describe a difficult or obstructed birth.

- Dystocia is a more general term used to describe difficult childbirth.

- Embryotomy refers to the surgical dismemberment of the fetus (embryo/calf) within the uterus in order to effect delivery of the fetus.

- Embryotomy is generally performed after attempts to correct the abnormal presentation or posture have been unsuccessful.