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Oxytocin and lambing?

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  • 13-03-2014 9:10pm
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    melboy
    Registered Users Posts: 36 ✭


    Hi,
    I am in my first yr lambing starting shortly, could someone please explain
    when and why oxytocin is used during lambing and what quantity is administered.
    Thanks
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    sea12
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,244 ✭✭✭sea12


    melboy wrote: »
    Hi,
    I am in my first yr lambing starting shortly, could someone please explain
    when and why oxytocin is used during lambing and what quantity is administered.
    Thanks


    Hi Melboy. It's only used to let down milk. If a ewe had a hard lambing for e.g she might not let the milk down. From memerory I think it's about 2ml but it will be on the back label. I'm not at the farm so can't check for you.


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    tabby aspreme
    Registered Users Posts: 3,891 ✭✭✭tabby aspreme


    oxytocin is used before lambing for ewes with ringwomb , I give them 2 ccs and wait for it to work , usually takes 1-2 hours but if you get a bottle off your vet you will get advice from them


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    Capercaille
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    If you handle a ewe lambing her and you were a bit rough give 2ml oxytocin into muscle. It contracts the lamb bed and helps control bleeding.


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