| Uterine Inertia In 2008 I had a doe develop Uterine Inertia. It sounds like a big fancy word. But what it really means is that the uterus is not having contractions during labor. There are a number of reasons that could cause this. The muscles could be too weak (especially if the total weight of her kids is high or if she is an older doe), ketosis, hypocalcemia (not enough calcium), if the kid has a bad presentation (for example she's trying to deliver a baby coming out back first), and exhaustion. In our case Penny was an older doe, that was carrying five kids, and four of them were malpresented. WOW (click here to see her kids) Uterine Inertia is one of those times you need to call your vet, immediately. The nice thing about Uterine Inertia is it is a temporary condition. A goat's uterus is an extremely strong organ. Unless circumstances are repeated, she will probably have a normal delivery next year. Here is a link to find out more: |
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| I am not a vet. I am only a goat farmer sharing my experiences and the things that I have learned along the way. NEVER believe or use anything you find on the Internet without first speaking with a LOCAL professional that you trust. |