Addressing Primary Uterine Inertia Dystocia in Sows: A Therapeutic Approach

Dystocia resulting from uterine inertia is an occasional occurrence in sows. A pluriparous Large White Yorkshire (LWY) pig, aged 4 years, was presented with difficulty in the farrowing process. This difficulty persisted for the last 4 hours following the delivery of one fetus. Following a comprehensive clinico-gynaecological examination, the condition was identified as dystocia due to primary uterine inertia. To address the issue, the sow was administered a combination of therapeutic agents, including Cloprostenol, Methylergometrine, Valethamate bromide, Oxytocin, and Calcium. This treatment regimen resulted in the successful delivery of a total of 19 piglets.