What is the major indication for a cesarean section in cows?
The major reason for performing a cesarean section is to relieve dystocia caused by a relatively oversized fetus. 9. What prime advantage does a cesarean section have over a fetotomy? Maintaining the viability of the calf. 10. What are the advantages of a cesarean section performed in the left paralumbar flank area compared with one performed in the same area on the right side? The rumen prevents the intestines from coming through the incision. 11. What types of anesthesia may be used for a standing cesarean section? Proximal or distal paravertebral lumbar, segmental epidural, inverted L, and field or line block. For reasons unknown to me, a proximal paravertebral lumbar block works exceptionally well to provide complete anesthesia to the paralumbar fossa. 12. What incision location may be important to a feedlot operator? Is a similar incision site as important to a dairy client? The ventral paramedian or midline incision works very well in heifers. The restraint and exposure are excel
