Obstetrics in veterinary medicine including: types and functions of the placenta in different species; diseases and accidents during gestation; abortion in domestic animals; dropsy of fetal membranes and fetus; fetal mummification and maceration; pyometra and mucometra; prolonged gestation; teratology; premature birth; uterine torsion; dystocia and diseases of parturition;cervico-vaginal prolapse; termination of pregnancy; parturition; puerperium and involution of the uterus in domestic animals; postpartum complications especially uterine prolapse, retained fetal membranes, metritis and postpartum paraplegia; Care and management of dam and newborn. Diagnosis and treatment considerations: epidural & other anesthesia in obstetrical practice; obstetrical operations including rmutation, forced extractions, fetotomy and cesarean section, and ovariohysterectomy.
- Teacher: Abubakar Danmaigoro