High incidence of stillbirths in a free farrowing system linked to uterotonic misuse and improper farrowing management: a case report

Herd problems with stillbirths require a comprehensive herd investigation including monitoring the birth management and ruling out potential pathogens. In this case, the routinely administration of carbetocin during parturition led to severe undesirable side effects. A good monitoring during the farrowing process combined with appropriate measures and the omission of prophylactic carbetocin administration enhanced the birth process and thereby piglets' survival.