Dystocia Due to Foetal Anasarca in Nellore Sheep: A Report of 5 Cases
Abstract
Five Nellore ewes were presented to veterinary hospital with history of dystocia with full term pregnancy. As field veterinarian handled it with traction and failed, caesariotomy was conducted as per the procedure and the oversized fetuses were delivered.The ewes were maintained post-operative measures and recovered. All the delivered fetuses were showing conditions of foetal anasarca along with other anomalies like cleft palate, reduced body cavity short legs and atresia ani.
Keywords: Dystocia, nellore sheep, foetal anasarca, caesariotomy, cleft palate
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K. Ramachandriah, C. Pavan Kumar, V. Devi Prasad. Dystocia Due to Foetal Anasarca in Nellore Sheep – A Report of 5 Cases. Research & Reviews: Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology. 2015; 4(1): 17–19p.
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PDFDOI: https://doi.org/10.37591/rrjovst.v4i1.539
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