A rare case of congenital anomalies of hydrocephalus, cystic cephalus, microphthalmia and cleft lip on foetus – a case report

Arunpandian J; Rama Selvam C; Neeraj Srivastava

doi:10.48165/aru.2023.4.2.4

Authors

Arunpandian J Department of Animal Husbandry, Tamil Nadu,
Rama Selvam C Division of Animal Reproduction, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar-243122
Neeraj Srivastava Division of Animal Reproduction, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar-243122

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/aru.2023.4.2.4

Keywords:

Cleft lip, cystic cephalus, microphthalmia

Abstract

A 6-year-old Holstein Friesian cross breed cattle was presented at Nettur veterinary dispensary in Tenkasi district. The cattle owner reported straining of the animal for 4 hours since morning, the serosanguinous mucoid discharge was noticed from the vulva. Vaginal examination revealed completely dilated cervix and presentation of the foetus head filled with fluid in-between both the hind limbs. To relieve the dystocia the foetus head was punctured with BP blade and the accumulated fluid was drained out followed by application of the obstetrical long eye hook on the eye and with snare on the forelimbs to expel out the fetus. The fluid therapy, antibiotic and anti-inflammatory was administered for five days

Author Biographies

Arunpandian J, Department of Animal Husbandry, Tamil Nadu,

Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Department of Animal Husbandry, Tamil Nadu
Rama Selvam C, Division of Animal Reproduction, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar-243122

Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Department of Animal Husbandry, Tamil Nadu

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