Planipart

To relax the uterus in cattle, usually at the time of parturition. In particular:

1. In heifers to delay delivery to allow full preparation of the soft birth canal.

2. As an aid to obstetrical manoeuvres in dystocia, e.g. malpresentation and malposture.

3. To relax the uterus for Caesarian section.

4. To delay and therefore programme delivery to permit observation of parturition, e.g. avoidance of night time delivery.

5. To facilitate the replacement of prolapsed uterus.

6. In embryo transfer to ensure less traumatic manipulation of the uterus.