The Visual Guide to
Porcine Reproduction
Obstetrics: Neonates
Resuscitation.
Accordion method of stimulating the onset of respiration. Step 1, extend the hind legs and the abdomen. The umbilical cord is still attached but there is no blood flow. An alternative method is to repeatedly move the front legs laterally to expand the chest and then fold them medially.
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Resuscitation.
Accordion method of stimulating the onset of respiration. Step 2, compress the abdomen to put pressure on the diaphragm and lungs by folding the hind legs forward. The umbilical cord is still attached but there is no blood flow. An alternative method is to repeatedly move the front legs laterally to expand the chest and then fold them medially.
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Stilborn Piglet.
Dead neonate wrapped in its fetal membranes. Delivered at term with live piglets.
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Abortus.
Evidence of autolysis. Note sunken eye socket. Late abortion.
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Late Aborted Fetus.
Chorioallantoic membranes are opened up. Evidence of autolysis. Note the sunken eye socket.
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Stilborn Piglet.
Amniotic membrane of stillborn piglet is opened up. Piglet died several days before delivery. Autolysis has set in.
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Epidermal Membrane.
Thin, transparent epidermal membrane covering the entire body of a live newborn piglet.
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Epidermal Membrane.
Thin, transparent epidermal membrane removed from almost the entire body of the live newborn piglet.
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Strangulating Umbilicus.
This piglet was strangulated in utero by its umbilical cord
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