Management of Calving, The

Synopsis
Covers: summary of the endocrine mechanisms that control pregnancy illustrated by animated diagrams and an experimental procedure using the uterus of a rat; calving cycle and effect on milk yield, nutrition and early physiological abortion; the mechanics of birth illustrated both by film of the actual birth process and use of an animated model; dystocias which occur; manipulative procedures for correcting abnormal posture and position of foetus; demonstration of the removal of foetal membranes and discussion of neonatal enteritis.*
Language
English
Country
Canada
Medium
Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 30 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1971
Availability
Hire
Notes
Archival interest.
Uses
Students on veterinary obstetrics courses.
Subjects
Veterinary science
Keywords
cattle; livestock

Credits

Producer
P R Greenough
Writer
P R Greenough
Contributor
A Horowitz; J G Manns; S M Olson; W F Cates; W M Adams
Cast
Gavin F Hamilton 

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Production Company

Name

University of Saskatchewan Film Unit

Name

Western College of Veterinary Medicine

Sponsor

Name

Ayerst Laboratories

Distributor

Name

Higher Education Film & Video Library

Email
services@bufvc.ac.uk
Web
http://bufvc.ac. External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7393 1503
Fax
020 7393 1555
Address
c/o British Universities Film & Video Council
77 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QJ
Notes
Catalogue available from British Universities Film & Video Council.

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