Fetal dystocia and estimation of fetal age in Sheep

Authors

  • laishram kipjen singh Sub-Divisional Veterinary Hospital, Moreh, Manipur-795131
  • Umed Singh Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics,International Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Rohtak, Haryana-124001
  • Prem Singh Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, International Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Rohtak, Haryana-124001

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2023.44.02.21

Keywords:

Crown-anus length, Dystocia, Carpal flexion, Lamb

Abstract

A non–descript primiparous sheep of unknown gestation was presented with a history of difficulty in parturition and  foul smell bloody vaginal discharge. Vaginal examination revealed dead fetus in anterior longitudinal presentation with  carpal flexion retained in the birth canal. Based on the gynaeco-clinical examination, the case was diagnosed as dystocia  due to carpal flexion. Further, the fetal age of the lamb was calculated using the formula given by Richardson (1980) as  130 days. The present case study deals with the successful management of dystocia due to carpal flexion and its estimation  of fetal age in a non-descript sheep. 

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Published

2023-12-29

Issue

Vol. 44 No. 2 (2023): The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction (Dec) 2023

Section

Short Communication

How to Cite

singh, laishram kipjen ., Singh, U., & Singh, P. (2023). Fetal dystocia and estimation of fetal age in Sheep. The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction, 44(2), 104–106. https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2023.44.02.21
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