The duration and sequence of events of different stages of parturition
in buffaloes have been described on the basis of observation on 10 pa
rturient buffaloes. The first, second and third stages of parturition
required, on average, 281.75, 78.50 and 268.40 min, respectively. Four
animals expelled the amniotic sac as the first water bag in place of
the chorioallantoic membranes. The probable significance of the findin
gs are discussed.