UTERINE TORSION WITH PREPUBIC TENDON RUPTURE IN A HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN CROSSBRED HEIFER

Authors

  • M. Periyannan Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Thondi, Ramanathapuram
  • M. Selvaraju Dean, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal - 637 002
  • S Manokaran Assistant Professor, Department of Clinics, VC&RI, TANUVAS, Namakkal - 637 002
  • K. Ravikumar Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, VC&RI, TANUVAS, Namakkal - 637 002
  • K. Senthilkumar Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, VC&RI, TANUVAS, Namakkal - 637 002
  • Jenifer Merry Cherian PG Student, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, VC&RI, Namakkal - 637 002

Keywords:

Cow, Prepubic tendon rupture, Uterine torsion, Caesarean

Abstract

A primiparous Holstein Friesian crossbred cow was brought to VCC, VC&RI Namakkal with ventral swelling. Based on rectal examination and abdominal palpation it was diagnosed as right sided uterine torsion with prepubic tendon rupture. After the fetal delivery by caesarean section and proper postoperative care is given for a period of 10 days, life of the dam was saved.

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Published

09-06-2023

Issue

Vol. 51 No. 6 (2022): IJVASR Nov - Dec 2022

Section

Case Reports

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How to Cite

M. Periyannan, M. Selvaraju, S Manokaran, K. Ravikumar, K. Senthilkumar, & Jenifer Merry Cherian. (2023). UTERINE TORSION WITH PREPUBIC TENDON RUPTURE IN A HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN CROSSBRED HEIFER . Indian Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Research, 51(6), 83-86. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJVASR/article/view/135701