Device for veterinary obstetrical delivery that can be placed against the body of the dam, that has a support (1) that is positioned in relation to the body of the dam, a rod (2) that is mounted on and can be connected to the side of the support facing away from the body, and a tensioning mechanism (3) mounted on the rod and provided with hooks (4) on which can be suspended slings for the legs of the new-born animal. To prevent injury to the subvaginal region of the body of the dam during delivery as the result of the direct action of the support, the support is mounted to pivot in one end of the rod.