SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT OF DYSTOCIA IN HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN COW DUE TO HYDROCEPHALIC FETUS (CONGENITAL ANOMALY) – A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Hydrocephalus is a congenital condition caused by excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the cranial
cavity and this condition is reported less frequently in mammals. A 6 year-old Holstein Friesian cow was presented
with the history of straining for 15 hours with rupture of water bag, but failure in expulsion of foetus. Per vaginal
examination revealed hydrocephalic foetus without corneal and pedal reflex. This case was diagnosed as dystocia
due to hydrocephalus condition in the foetus. The dystocia was relieved manually by evacuating the fluid by incising
around the head region followed by application of traction force. Thereafter the animal was treated for three days with
fluid therapy, broad spectrum antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drugs.