Table 1 Clinical data after induction of parturition by intramuscular injection of dexamethasone to four late pregnant heifers.
ID | First DXa inj. (day in pregnancy) | DX inj. to parturition (days) | Phase I (days) | Phase II (hours) | Phase III (hours) | Placental expulsion (hours post partum) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ad | 258 | 7.2 | 6.9 | 4.2 | 3.2 | RFMd |
B | 264 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
C | 254 | 8.9 | 8.7 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 5.8 |
Dd | 265 | 6.6 | 6.2 | 6.7 | 2.3c | RFMd |