Survival and fertility rate in buffaloes following caesarean section and mutation with/without partial fetotomy

Abstract

Dystocia cases (143) were analyzed to observe the consequences of caesarean section and dystocia on viability and fertility of dam. Caesarean sections (63) and mutations (80) with/without partial fetotomy were performed. The survival
rate of dams those experienced caesarean section and mutation with/without partial fetotomy was 34.9% and 80%,
respectively. The animals experiencing caesarean section resulted in a 45.1% lower survival rate as compared to animals with/without partial fetotomy. The conception rate in dams was 36.36 and 23.43%, respectively, that had caesarean deliveries and mutations with/without partial fetotomy. The overall conception rate in both the groups was 26.74%. The data indicated that caesarean section and mutation end with lower conception rate in affected dams. The dams undergoing a cesarean section had a higher mortality rate, a longer interval from first service to conception than those with mutation.