Process of parturition in buffaloes

Authors

  • MUKESH MODI Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Mhow-453 446, J.N. Krishi Vishva Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, INDIA
  • R A S CHAUHAN
  • S P SHUKLA

Keywords:

Foetal membranes, panuririon, buffaloes

Abstract

The present investigation was carried out on 15 parous she buffaloes maintained by farmers in the rural
area around Mhow. The dilation of cervix., expulsion of fetus and the expulsion of fetal membranes required a mean
duration of31.60±3.07, 43.59±5.25 and 429.33±43.84 minutes, respectively. The mean duration for the whole act of
parturition was recorded as 504.52±45.97 minutes. In all cases, allantochorion appeared as the first water bag. The
fetuses were found in anterior longitudinal presentation and dorsosacral position with head resting on forelimbs.
Maximum number of calvings (80%) occurred during night hours ( 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. ).

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Published

2023-02-12

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 2 (2002): Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction

Section

Research Article

How to Cite

MODI, M., CHAUHAN, R.A.S., & SHUKLA, S.P. (2023). Process of parturition in buffaloes. The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction, 23(2), 141–143. Retrieved from https://acspublisher.com/journals/index.php/ijar/article/view/5953