Oxytocin Injection

Oxytocin is given by injection at the time of parturition to help with the following situations:

-to stimulate of contraction of the muscles of the uterus, helping the passage of the foetus, as long as the cervix is already fully dilated- to facilitate contraction and involution of the uterus after birth is complete, therefore helping with the expulsion of a retained placenta- to aid in the control of bleeding after the birth has occurred- to promote milk `let-down' where this seems to be delayed or inadequate
Oxytocin injection can be used in all species of mammal under the direction of a veterinary surgeon. Oxytocin needs to be stored at fridge temperatures.