Dystocia due to hydrocephalus fetus in Murrah buffalo and its obstetrical management

Authors

  • Sandeep Kumar Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics
  • Anand Kumar Pandey Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics
  • Pradeep Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics
  • Gitesh Saini Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics
  • Gyan Singh Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar-125004

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2022.43.1.19

Keywords:

Buffalo, Cranium, Dystocia, Hydrocephalus

Abstract

A hydrocephalic calf was delivered per-vaginum after drainage of excessive cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) fluid by giving a stab incision at the cranium of the fetus in a Murrah buffalo. The dam recovered uneventfully. 

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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

Kumar, S., Pandey, A.K., Pradeep, Saini, G., & Singh, G. (2022). Dystocia due to hydrocephalus fetus in Murrah buffalo and its obstetrical management. The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction, 43(1), 90–91. https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2022.43.1.19
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