Episiotomy Approach in Management of Dystocia Due to Vulval Stenosis in A Crossbred Jersey Heifer

Authors

  • S. Raja Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu - 614 625, Thanjavur, India Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
  • V. Prabaharan Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu - 614 625, Thanjavur, India Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
  • S. Prakash Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu - 614 625, Thanjavur, India Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
  • S. Satheshkumar Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu - 614 625, Thanjavur, India Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
  • S. Alagar Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu - 614 625, Thanjavur, India Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
  • K.R. A. Zahangina Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu - 614 625, Thanjavur, India Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2021.42.2.19%20

Keywords:

Heifer, Vulval Stenosis, Dystocia, Episiotomy

Abstract

A case of dystocia due to vulval stenosis in a crossbred Jersey heifer and its  management by episiotomy is reported and described. 

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Published

2021-11-11

How to Cite

Raja, S., Prabaharan, V., Prakash, S., Satheshkumar, S., Alagar, S., & Zahangina , K.A. (2021). Episiotomy Approach in Management of Dystocia Due to Vulval Stenosis in A Crossbred Jersey Heifer . The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction, 42(2), 97–99. https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2021.42.2.19