FETAL MUMMIFICATION IN GOAT: A CASE REPORT

A B Koli; S S  Ramteke; S B Naktar; A D Patil

doi:10.48165/aru.2023.3.2.7

Authors

A B Koli Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (MAFSU), Udgir, Latur-413517, Maharashtra, India
S S Ramteke Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (MAFSU), Udgir, Latur-413517, Maharashtra, India
S B Naktar Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (MAFSU), Udgir, Latur-413517, Maharashtra, India
A D Patil Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (MAFSU), Udgir, Latur-413517, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/aru.2023.3.2.7

Keywords:

Dystocia, Goat, Mummification

Abstract

A three year old non-descript goat in fourth parity was presented to the Veterinary Clinical Complexes, COVAS, Udgir with the history of straining and vaginal discharge for last four to five hours. One live male fetus was delivered through obstetrical maneuvers which followed the delivery of mummified fetus. The goat was treated with fluid therapy, antibiotics, NSAID and antihistamines.

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