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Decisions leading to caesarean section in the cow
Author(s) -
Green Martin,
Butterworth Siriol,
Husband James
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inpract.21.5.240
Subject(s) - caesarean section , section (typography) , selection (genetic algorithm) , process (computing) , medicine , obstetrics , computer science , pregnancy , biology , artificial intelligence , genetics , operating system
CAESAREAN section is probably the most common surgical procedure performed in cattle practice. While the technique is straightforward, a successful outcome depends largely on the appropriate selection of cases for surgery. The decision‐making process which leads to a caesarean section is often complex and improves with experience of handling parturition. This article aims to present a logical approach to decision making, to help the inexperienced veterinarian.