Module 11

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Module 11 Reproduction/Neonatal Care
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Reproductive Cycles
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Care of Dam Prebirthing Cow/Goat/Sheep/Swine

• Place in Clean, dry, safe environment
• -? udder, uterine, offspring infections
• -? injury to dam, offspring
• -? recognition of dam by offspring
• Clip/wash reproductive-mammary areas
• - ? udder, uterine infections
• - ? rapid nursing (colostrum)
• Meet Nutrient Requirements
• -Rapid fetal growth
• -Milk (Colostrum) production

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Birthing Needs

• Disinfectant (sanitation, navel)
• Water, utensils
• Towels
• Lubricant (oil, soap)
• Oxytocin
• Chains/Equipment to pull offspring
• Supplemental heat source
• Means to ID offspring
• Scale
• Records (Dam/Offspring)

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Cattle Normal Presentation
Abnormal Presentations
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Pig
Sheep
Goat
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Incubation Period and Incubator Operation for
Eggs of Domestic Birds
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Chick Embryo Development
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Chick Embryo Development
Allantois
Amnion
Albumen
Yolk Sac
5 Days
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Chick Embryo Development
Allantois
Amnion
Allantois
Amnion
Albumen
Albumen
Yolk Sac
Yolk Sac
10 Days
15 Days
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Chick Embryo Development
Allantois
Amnion
Egg Tooth
20 Days
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Incubation Troubleshooter