SURGICAL CORRECTION OF DYSTOCIA DUE TO HYDROCEPHALOUS FOETUS WITH EMPHYSEMA

Abstract

The foetal abnormalities are one of the protagonists causes for causing parturient related issues ultimately
resulting in dystocia. Several congenital deformities observed in cattle and buffaloes among those hydrocephalus,
bulldog calf conditions are common. Pregnant cross breed Jersey cow aged 5 years presented to Teaching Veterinary
Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary Science Tirupati with difficulty in parturition. Animal was showing symptoms of
parturition since 12 hrs and treated by local veterinarian. On per vaginal examination cervix was fully opened and the
foetus could not be delivered through birth canal and on detailed examination it revealed a marked enlargement of
cranial part of the head with emphysematous body. Based on this clinical and obstetrical examination the case was
diagnosed as dystocia due to foetal hydrocephalous.