Management of Dystocia in Buffalo by Subcutaneous Fetotomy: A Case Report

Authors

  • A. K. Verma Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, ANDUAT, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
  • R. Kumar Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, ANDUAT, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
  • S. Jaiswal Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, ANDUAT, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
  • S. K. Verma Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, ANDUAT, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
  • S. Daund Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, ANDUAT, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
  • R. Kumar Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, ANDUAT, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2021.42.2.20

Keywords:

Buffalo, Dystocia, Subcutaneous fetotomy, Head deviation

Abstract

A 5 year old buffalo was presented at veterinary clinical complex for correction of  dystocia. The case was unsuccessfully handled by layman for the same. The visual  and vaginal examination revealed a dead fetus with both forelimbs protruded from  vulva and tightly impacted head with right lateral deviation. To resolve the case,  subcutaneous fetotomy was performed with judicious use of traction and followed  by a course of antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and antihistaminic to manage pain  and prevent secondary bacterial infection. The case was recovered uneventfully.  In conclusion, subcutaneous fetotomy can be used to resolve similar cases under  field conditions. 

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Published

2021-11-11

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction

Section

Research Article

How to Cite

Verma, A.K., Kumar, R., Jaiswal, S., Verma, S.K., Daund, S., & Kumar, R. (2021). Management of Dystocia in Buffalo by Subcutaneous Fetotomy: A Case Report. The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction, 42(2), 100–102. https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2021.42.2.20
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