The Visual Guide to
Bovine Reproduction
- Normal Calving
- Multiple Births
- Calving Facilities
- Pelvic Dimensions
- Calving Problems
- True Breech
- Sizing the Fetus
- Calving Injuries
- Cesarean Section
- Fetotomy
- Pelvic Splitting
- Episiotomy
Obstetrics: True Breech
![Both Legs Retained at the Hips.](images/bob25.jpg)
Both Legs Retained at the Hips.
True breech: posterior presentation, dorsosacral position, both limbs retained at the hips.
Roberts SJ (1986)
![Anterior and Upward Repulsion.](images/bob26.jpg)
Anterior and Upward Repulsion.
The first steps in the correction of a true breech are to repel the fetus anteriorly and upwards, and to retrieve a hock.
Roberts SJ (1986)
![Lateral Rotation of Hock.](images/bob27.jpg)
Lateral Rotation of Hock.
The second maneuver is to push the hock laterally and forwards which aids in bringing the fetlock medially.
Roberts SJ (1986)
![Medial Traction on Fetlock.](images/bob28.jpg)
Medial Traction on Fetlock.
A chain or rope can then be placed on the foot to pull it medially while repelling the hock laterally.
Roberts SJ (1986)
![Caudal Traction on Pastern.](images/bob29.jpg)
Caudal Traction on Pastern.
Final extension of the first leg. The procedure is repeated for the second leg, which should be relatively easier because there is more room to maneuver.
Roberts SJ (1986)