Vol. 11, Special Issue 12 (2022)

Author(s):
Rajkumar R, Vijay A, Venkatesan M, Hamsa Yamini S, Venkatesakumar E and Ponnu Swamy KK

Abstract:
A seven years old full term pregnant pluriparous Jersey crossbred cow was presented to Large Animal Obstetrical Unit, VCRI, Salem with the history of restlessness, straining and inappetence for 24 hours. Vaginal examination revealed three finger dilatation of cervix with discharge of fetal fluid from the uterus. Rectal examination revealed that fetal head and forelimbs were located in pelvic cavity. Based on clinical examination, the case was diagnosed as dystocia due to incomplete cervical dilatation. The animal was treated with cloprostenol, valethamate bromide and dexamethasone to cause dilatation of cervix, but the attempt was futile. Therefore, it was decided to perform the caesarean section as per standard procedure and a dead emphysematous fetus was removed. Post operatively the animal was treated with antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, antihistamines, ecbolics, IV fluids for 5 days. The cow recovered uneventfully and become active after completion of the treatment.