Factors contributing to the decision to perform a cesarean section in Labrador retrievers

Abstract Background In the past 10 years, the frequency of unplanned cesarean sections in the Labrador Retriever breeding colony at Guiding Eyes for the Blind stayed around 10% (range 5% to 28%). To reduce the number of cesarean sections, factors influencing the occurrence of a cesarean section need...

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Main Authors: Gaudenz Dolf, Claude Gaillard, Jane Russenberger, Lou Moseley, Claude Schelling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-018-1381-8