Dystocia in Jersey Crossbred Cow due to Schistosoma Reflexus  Foetus

Authors

  • Asif Majeed Mir Animal Husbandry Department, J&K
  • Firdous Ahmad Baba Animal Husbandry Department, J&K
  • Asad Khan Division of Animal Genetics and Breeding ICAR – National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal – 132001, Haryana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2024.45.02.13

Keywords:

Calf, Cattle, Fetal, Manual traction, Monstority

Abstract

 

Dystocia or difficult birth in cattle demands urgent action due to life-threatening risks. Schistosomus reflexus (SR), a  severe fetal anomaly, results in dystocia and contributes to economic losses. A case study involving a crossbred Jersey  cow highlights prompt intervention to extract a non-viable calf with SR, emphasizing the need for careful breeding  practices and further research to manage its impact on cattle production. 

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Published

2025-01-31

Issue

Vol. 45 No. 2 (2024): The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction (Dec) 2024

Section

Short Communication

How to Cite

Mir, A. M. . ., Baba, F. A. ., & Khan, A. . . (2025). Dystocia in Jersey Crossbred Cow due to Schistosoma Reflexus  Foetus. The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction, 45(2), 75-77. https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2024.45.02.13
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