DYSTOCIA DUE TO SCHISTOSOMUS REFLEXUS FETAL MONSTER IN A JERSEY CROSSBRED COW

Sarath T; Pugazharasi C; Arunmozhi N; Sureshkumar R; Jayaganthan P

doi:10.56093/ijvasr.v50i6.130550

Authors

Sarath T Assistant Professor, Directorate of Clinics, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Pugazharasi C PhD Scholar, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Arunmozhi N Assistant Professor, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Sureshkumar R Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Jayaganthan P Assistant Professor,Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvasr.v50i6.130550

Keywords:

Cow, fetal monster, schistosomus reflexus, fetotomy

Abstract

A case of dystocia due to Schistosomus reflexus fetal monster in a Jersey crossbred cow and its per vaginal delivery through fetotomy is reported in this communication. A five years old, full term pregnant Jersey crossbred cow in her third parity was presented with the history of straining and difficulty in parturition for the past eight hours. Per vaginal examination revealed fully dilated cervix and the fetus with exposed visceral organs and ankylosed limbs. Based on the obstetrical examination, the case was diagnosed as dystocia due to fetal monster. By performing fetotomy, a Schistosomus reflexus fetal monster was successfully delivered per vaginum.

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