Smail Nasreddine Larbi, Adnane Mounir, Wagener Karen, Drillich Marc, Chapwanya Aspinas
Department of Biomedicine, Institute of Veterinary Sciences, University of Tiaret, Tiaret 14000, Algeria.
Clinical Unit for Herd Health Management, Clinical Centre for Ruminant and Camelid Medicine, Clinical Department for Farm Animals and Food System Science, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, 1210 Vienna, Austria.
Life (Basel). 2025 Mar 13;15(3):457. doi: 10.3390/life15030457.
Dystocia, or difficult labor, is a common complication during parturition in cattle that poses substantial risks to both dam and fetus. When the incidence is high on a farm level, it is a significant economic burden for dairy and beef enterprises. This review paper presents a comprehensive roadmap strategy to enhance decision-making in the management of dystocia in cows. The strategy encompasses early recognition and assessment, utilization of advanced diagnostic tools, and a range of medical and surgical interventions tailored to specific maternal and fetal causes of dystocia. The roadmap also integrates preventive measures to reduce the incidence of dystocia through genetic selection and optimized nutrition. By addressing the key challenges in dystocia management, such as resource constraints, timely intervention, and the need for continuous education, this strategy aims to improve health outcomes for cows and calves and reduce economic losses. Implementing this structured approach can facilitate better preparedness, efficient resource utilization, and improved overall livestock management, thereby promoting the sustainability and productivity of the cattle industry and addressing animal welfare aspects.
难产，即分娩困难，是母牛分娩过程中常见的并发症，对母体和胎儿都构成重大风险。当农场层面的发病率较高时，这对奶牛和肉牛企业来说是一项巨大的经济负担。这篇综述文章提出了一项全面的路线图策略，以加强奶牛难产管理中的决策制定。该策略包括早期识别和评估、先进诊断工具的使用，以及针对难产的特定母体和胎儿原因量身定制的一系列医疗和手术干预措施。路线图还整合了预防措施，通过基因选择和优化营养来降低难产的发生率。通过应对难产管理中的关键挑战，如资源限制、及时干预和持续教育的需求，该策略旨在改善母牛和小牛的健康状况，减少经济损失。实施这种结构化方法可以促进更好的准备、高效的资源利用和改进整体牲畜管理，从而促进养牛业的可持续性和生产力，并解决动物福利问题。
