The Visual Guide to
Ovine Reproduction
- Prolapsed Vagina
- Hydrops Allantois
- Mummification
- Maceration
- Ruptured Prepubic Tendon
- Abdominal Hernia
- Pregnancy Ketosis
- Prolonged Gestation
- Uterine Torsion
Accidents of Gestation: Maceration

Macerating Fetus.
This fetus is in the process of macerating and decomposing as part of an incomplete abortion. Fluids and infection are present. Note the individual bones at the posterior end of the fetus.
Mogheiseh A (2013)

Macerated Bones.
The uterus appears involuted while several macerated bones are retained in the fornix.
Mogheiseh A (2013)

Retained Macerated Bones.
The uterus appears involuted while several macerated bones are retained in the fornix.
Mogheiseh A (2013)