Comparative analysis of the birth process and maternal-offspring interactions in bitches raised under different environmental conditions

Yavuzkan Paksoy; Ömer Aykul; Duygu Arslan; Gökhan Bozkurt; Ismaıl Kocaer

Makale detayları

Comparative analysis of the birth process and maternal-offspring interactions in bitches raised under different environmental conditions

Yazarlar:

Yavuzkan Paksoy | Ömer Aykul | Duygu Arslan | Gökhan Bozkurt | Ismaıl Kocaer

Yayıncı:

Ankara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Animal Science | Genetics and Biostatistics | Veterinary Sciences (Other)

Dergi:

Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.72 Issue 4, pp.529-536

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001359909

pISSN:

1300-0861

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Pregnancy, parturition, and the postpartum period are critical stages in dog breeding that are significantly influenced by environmental factors. This study aimed to investigate how different birthing environments home and farm affect gestation duration, birth dynamics, and interactions between mothers and their offspring in small and medium breed dogs. A total of 68 pregnant bitches were included in the study, with 50 giving birth in a home environment Group 1, G1 and 18 in a farm environment Group 2, G2. Parameters such as birth weight, gestation length, neonatal mortality within the first 48 hours, duration of labor, time to first maternal licking, and time to first nursing were evaluated. The results indicated that bitches in G1 had a significantly shorter gestation period P0.021 and a higher incidence of dystocia 28, whereas no cases of dystocia were observed in G2. Moreover, significant differences were observed between the groups regarding the time to first maternal licking and first nursing P0.05. The neonatal mortality rate was higher among G2 puppies 16.36 compared to G1 puppies 3.60. These findings highlight the impact of environmental conditions and human intervention on parturition dynamics and maternal-neonatal interactions. Long-term studies may provide further insights into optimizing birth management strategies for improved reproductive outcomes in dogs.

 Pregnancy, parturition, and the postpartum period are critical stages in dog breeding that are significantly influenced by environmental factors. This study aimed to investigate how different birthing environments home and farm affect gestation duration, birth dynamics, and interactions between mothers and their offspring in small and medium breed dogs. A total of 68 pregnant bitches were included in the study, with 50 giving birth in a home environment Group 1, G1 and 18 in a farm environment Group 2, G2. Parameters such as birth weight, gestation length, neonatal mortality within the first 48 hours, duration of labor, time to first maternal licking, and time to first nursing were evaluated. The results indicated that bitches in G1 had a significantly shorter gestation period P0.021 and a higher incidence of dystocia 28, whereas no cases of dystocia were observed in G2. Moreover, significant differences were observed between the groups regarding the time to first maternal licking and first nursing P0.05. The neonatal mortality rate was higher among G2 puppies 16.36 compared to G1 puppies 3.60. These findings highlight the impact of environmental conditions and human intervention on parturition dynamics and maternal-neonatal interactions. Long-term studies may provide further insights into optimizing birth management strategies for improved reproductive outcomes in dogs.

 Pregnancy, parturition, and the postpartum period are critical stages in dog breeding that are significantly influenced by environmental factors. This study aimed to investigate how different birthing environments home and farm affect gestation duration, birth dynamics, and interactions between mothers and their offspring in small and medium breed dogs. A total of 68 pregnant bitches were included in the study, with 50 giving birth in a home environment Group 1, G1 and 18 in a farm environment Group 2, G2. Parameters such as birth weight, gestation length, neonatal mortality within the first 48 hours, duration of labor, time to first maternal licking, and time to first nursing were evaluated. The results indicated that bitches in G1 had a significantly shorter gestation period P0.021 and a higher incidence of dystocia 28, whereas no cases of dystocia were observed in G2. Moreover, significant differences were observed between the groups regarding the time to first maternal licking and first nursing P0.05. The neonatal mortality rate was higher among G2 puppies 16.36 compared to G1 puppies 3.60. These findings highlight the impact of environmental conditions and human intervention on parturition dynamics and maternal-neonatal interactions. Long-term studies may provide further insights into optimizing birth management strategies for improved reproductive outcomes in dogs.

 Pregnancy, parturition, and the postpartum period are critical stages in dog breeding that are significantly influenced by environmental factors. This study aimed to investigate how different birthing environments home and farm affect gestation duration, birth dynamics, and interactions between mothers and their offspring in small and medium breed dogs. A total of 68 pregnant bitches were included in the study, with 50 giving birth in a home environment Group 1, G1 and 18 in a farm environment Group 2, G2. Parameters such as birth weight, gestation length, neonatal mortality within the first 48 hours, duration of labor, time to first maternal licking, and time to first nursing were evaluated. The results indicated that bitches in G1 had a significantly shorter gestation period P0.021 and a higher incidence of dystocia 28, whereas no cases of dystocia were observed in G2. Moreover, significant differences were observed between the groups regarding the time to first maternal licking and first nursing P0.05. The neonatal mortality rate was higher among G2 puppies 16.36 compared to G1 puppies 3.60. These findings highlight the impact of environmental conditions and human intervention on parturition dynamics and maternal-neonatal interactions. Long-term studies may provide further insights into optimizing birth management strategies for improved reproductive outcomes in dogs.

Makale detayları

Comparative analysis of the birth process and maternal-offspring interactions in bitches raised under different environmental conditions

Yazarlar:

Yavuzkan Paksoy | Ömer Aykul | Duygu Arslan | Gökhan Bozkurt | Ismaıl Kocaer

Yayıncı:

Ankara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Animal Science | Genetics and Biostatistics | Veterinary Sciences (Other)

Dergi:

Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.72 Issue 4, pp.529-536

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001359909

pISSN:

1300-0861

Bitches

Canine parturition

Maternal behavior

Neonatal mortality

Sayı

Makale detayları

Comparative analysis of the birth process and maternal-offspring interactions in bitches raised under different environmental conditions

Yazarlar: Yavuzkan Paksoy | Ömer Aykul | Duygu Arslan | Gökhan Bozkurt | Ismaıl Kocaer

Yayıncı: Ankara University

Ana Başlıklar: Animal Science | Genetics and Biostatistics | Veterinary Sciences (Other)

Dergi: Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.72 Issue 4, pp.529-536

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 1/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001359909

pISSN: 1300-0861

Bitches

Canine parturition

Maternal behavior

Neonatal mortality

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Yavuzkan Paksoy | Ömer Aykul | Duygu Arslan | Gökhan Bozkurt | Ismaıl Kocaer

Yayıncı:

Ankara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Animal Science | Genetics and Biostatistics | Veterinary Sciences (Other)

Dergi:

Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.72 Issue 4, pp.529-536

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001359909

pISSN:

1300-0861