Vol. 11, Special Issue 7 (2022)

Author(s):
MK Meena, Munesh Kumar Pushp, Yogesh Soni and Mamta Meena

Abstract:
Twenty cross bred murrah and non-descript buffaloes with history of completion of gestation and uterine torsion were successfully detorted by modified Schaffer’s method. Before detorsion, all the animals were administered four liters dextrose saline intravenously, NSAID and other supportive therapy in recommended doses. Within 30-45 min after detorsion in 12 buffaloes water bag came out. Out of these 20 cases, calving occurred without any assistance in three cases while in 12 cases, traction was applied to remove fetus. In 5 cases, incomplete cervical dilatation was noticed. These buffaloes were treated with cervical dilator and 3buffaloesparturited within 12-18 h of treatment with the help of veterinary assistance. In 2 buffaloes dead fetus removes surgically. Out of the total 20 animals, four (20%) buffaloes delivered live fetus whereas in the remaining 16 (80%) buffaloes, dead fetuses were delivered. All the treated buffaloes survived.