Fetal Ascites in a Cow: A Case Report

S S Waykule; A B Koli; S S Ramteke; A D  Patil; Y B Bhosale

doi:10.48165/aru.2023.4.2.8

Authors

S S Waykule Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Udgir-413517, Maharashtra, India
A B Koli Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Udgir-413517, Maharashtra, India
S S Ramteke Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Udgir-413517, Maharashtra, India
A D Patil Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Udgir-413517, Maharashtra, India
Y B Bhosale Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Udgir-413517, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/aru.2023.4.2.8

Keywords:

Cow, Dystocia, Fetal ascites, Robert’s Guarded Knife

Abstract

A three and half year oldNon-Discript cow was presented to Veterinary Clinical Complex, COVAS, Udgir with the history of completion of gestation period and appearance of first water bag before two hours.Per-vaginal examination revealed that fetus is in posterior longitudinal presentation and fetal abdomen is fluid filled, larger in size, bulky, distended. The case was diagnosed as dystocia due to fetal ascites.Incision was given on fetal abdomen to drain the excessive fluid using Robert’s Guarded knife Following reduction, Dead male fetus was delivered successfully by two way coordinated traction.

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