Management of Dystocia through Subcutaneous Fetotomy in Holstein Friesian Cow: A Case Report

Authors

  • Vishal Yadav Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner –334001, Rajasthan, India
  • Pramod Kumar Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner –334001, Rajasthan, India
  • Sandeep Dholpuria Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner –334001, Rajasthan, India
  • Pawan Kumar Sharma Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner –334001, Rajasthan, India
  • Pooja Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner –334001, Rajasthan, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2022.43.1.14

Keywords:

Dystocia, Holstein Friesian cow, Subcutaneous fetotomy

Abstract

A successful delivery of dead fetus with right lateral deviation of head and neck in Holstein Friesian cow and its management through subcutaneous fetotomy is reported. Post-operative care compromised of administration of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, ecobolic drugs along with supportive therapy.

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Published

2022-05-06

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 1 (2022): The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction (Jan-Jun)

Section

Short Communication

How to Cite

Yadav, V., Kumar, P., Dholpuria, S., Sharma, P.K., & Pooja. (2022). Management of Dystocia through Subcutaneous Fetotomy in Holstein Friesian Cow: A Case Report. The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction, 43(1), 74–76. https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2022.43.1.14
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