Dystocia

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Dystocia refers to difficulty giving birth. This can be caused from fetal-dam disparity in size, malposition of the fetus or malformation of the fetus. In the horse, malposition of the fetus is the most common cause. Usually the head and neck are turned back.

Mexico Veterinary Hospital
48 Cornell Road
Mexico, New York, 13114

Phone: 315-963-1300

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Monday8:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday7:30am – 5:00pm
Wednesday8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday7:30am – 5:00pm
Friday8:00am – 5:00pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

**We are not currently excepting new clients**
Phones get turned on at 8:00am weekday mornings. Monday, Wednesday and Friday our Doctor is here until 12:00pm for appointments. The reception staff is here Monday thru Friday until 5:00pm for medication pickup and answering the phone. **We will be closed on Friday August 27th.**