Management of Persistent Hymen with Hydrocolpos in a Crossbred Heifer

Authors

  • Sachin Thakur National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India-132001
  • Ankit Ahuja DGCN College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India-176062
  • Depika Thakur DGCN College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India-176062
  • Amit Sharma DGCN College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India-176062
  • Pankaj Sood DGCN College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India-176062

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2026.47.01.13

Keywords:

Persistent hymen, Hydrocolpos, Borescope

Abstract

This case report describes a crossbred heifer diagnosed with persistent hymen and hydrocolpos following repeated failed insemination attempts. Diagnosis was confirmed through trans-rectal ultrasonography and vaginal examination, and successful surgical hymenectomy restored fertility, leading to a full-term pregnancy and healthy calving.

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Published

2026-04-16

Issue

Vol. 47 No. 1 (2026): The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction (Mar)

Section

Short Communication

How to Cite

Thakur, S., Ahuja, A., Thakur, D., Sharma, A., & Sood, P. (2026). Management of Persistent Hymen with Hydrocolpos in a Crossbred Heifer. The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction, 47(1), 81-83. https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2026.47.01.13