Vol. 12, Issue 5 (2023)

Author(s):
Prabhakar Rao K, Haritha GS, Srilatha B, Ramesh P, Manoj Kumar K and Prakash Kumar B

Abstract:
Hydrallantois is a pathological condition characterized by excess accumulation of allantoic fluid during fetal development. A seventh month pregnant crossbred Jersey cow of third parity was presented with the history of reduction in appetite, difficulty while lying down and bilateral abdominal distension since 15 days. On general clinical examination the vitals were within normal range except for the increased respiratory rate. Per rectal examination revealed fluid filled uterus that is fully distended throughout the pelvic cavity. No fetal parts and placentomes were palpable. Per vaginal examination revealed closed cervix. Upon ultrasonographic examination anechoic fetal fluids were visualized, but no fetal parts as the pelvic cavity is completely occupied by fluid filled uterus providing no access further. Based on the clinical signs, rectal, per vaginal and ultrasonography, the case was diagnosed as hydrallantois. Therapeutic management was done by termination of pregnancy using hormonal preparations. The allantoic fluid completely drained and the cervix fully dilated with the expulsion of dead male fetus after 54 hours of termination. The cow was clinically treated with antibiotic, NSAID, nutraceutical and intravenous fluids for five days.