An Overview of Dystocia in Various Animal Species

College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Anand, 388001Dystocia of maternal source may be caused by uterine indolence, small pelvic size, failure of cervical dilation, and uterine torsion. Dystocia of fetal origin is generally caused by fetomaternal disproportion, fetal abnormalities, and hyperplasia. calf birth weight is the key fetal factor in determining the risk of dystocia. FetomCalf birth weight is the single most important fetal factor affecting the threat of dystocia in heifers, similar to that the larger the calf, the higher the chance of delicate calving. The effect of the breed of sire upon the calf’s birth weight has long been recognized. In the following article etiology and treatment are discusse