A Rare Case of Uterine Torsion in a Goat

Authors

  • Jasmer Dalal Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
  • Amit Sangwan Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
  • Rajendra Yadav Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
  • Ravi Dutt Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/aru.2022.2.2.5

Keywords:

Goat, Modified Schaffer’s method, Uterine torsion

Abstract

A doe at full term with the history of signs of abdominal discomfort and straining in for 6 hours was brought to clinics of Haryana Pashu Vigyan Kendra, Mahendergarh. Digital per-vaginum examination revealed post-cervical right side uterine torsion which was successful management by modified Schaffer’s method. Two kids of which one live and another dead were delivered with gentle traction. Animal recovered uneventfully after treatment with antibiotic and supportive therapy for five days.

Author Biographies

  • Amit Sangwan, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

    Animal Health Specialist (Veterinary Surgery) Haryana Pashu Vigyan Kendra, Mahendergarh

  • Rajendra Yadav, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

    Animal Health Specialist (Veterinary Medicine), Haryana Pashu Vigyan Kendra, Mahendergarh

  • Ravi Dutt, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

    Assistant Professor, Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics

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Published

2022-08-25

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2022): Animal Reproduction Update (Jul-Dec) 2022

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Case Report

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Dalal, J., Sangwan, A., Yadav, R., & Dutt, R. (2022). A Rare Case of Uterine Torsion in a Goat . Animal Reproduction Update , 2(2), 25–27. https://doi.org/10.48165/aru.2022.2.2.5
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