DYSTOCIA IN A DOE DUE TO HYDROCEPHALOUS FETUS

Authors

  • C VENKATESWAR REDDY Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics Proddatur, Andhra Pradesh- 516360, India
  • Y. V. PRIDHVI DHAR REDDY
  • K JYOTHI

Keywords:

Hydrocephalus fetus, caesarean section, doe

Abstract

Doe with 4 years age was presented to the college clinic with a history of severe straining past two days.Pervaginal
examination revealed that cervix was not dilated and was treated with 10mg of Valethamate bromide and no
improvement was noticed. Hence, caesarean section was performed to relieve the foetus.After caesarean operation,
ahydrocephalus fetus was delivered. The foetus was malformed with an enlarged head. Post mortem examination
revealed an abnormal increase in the amount of cerebrospinal fluid within the cranial cavity accompanied by expansion
of cerebral ventricles, enlargement of the skull especially forehead and atrophy of brain.The Present case discusses
report about the rare condition in doe with dystocia due to hydrocephalus fetus.

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Published

2022-12-31

Issue

Vol. 41 No. 1 (2020): Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction

Section

Research Article

How to Cite

REDDY, C.V., REDDY, Y.V.P.D., & JYOTHI, K. (2022). DYSTOCIA IN A DOE DUE TO HYDROCEPHALOUS FETUS. The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction, 41(1), 50–51. Retrieved from https://acspublisher.com/journals/index.php/ijar/article/view/3921