SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF PERFORATED HYMEN WITH TRAUMA-INDUCED ABORTION IN A CROSSBRED HEIFER

S. Raja; S. Preethi; S. Prakash; P. Jayaganthan; R. Suresh Kumar; A. Vijayarajan

doi:10.56093/ijvasr.v55i3.179319

Authors

S. Raja Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Veterinary College and Research Institute, TANUVAS, Orathanadu - 614 625
S. Preethi Final Year UG Student, Veterinary College and Research Institute, TANUVAS, Orathanadu - 614 625
S. Prakash Associate Professor. Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Veterinary College and Research Institute, TANUVAS, Orathanadu - 614 625
P. Jayaganthan Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Veterinary College and Research Institute, TANUVAS, Orathanadu - 614 625
R. Suresh Kumar Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Veterinary College and Research Institute, TANUVAS, Orathanadu - 614 625
A. Vijayarajan Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Veterinary College and Research Institute, TANUVAS, Orathanadu - 614 625

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvasr.v55i3.179319

Keywords:

Crossbred heifer, persistent hymen, Abortion

Abstract

A 5-months pregnant crossbred heifer was presented to the Obstetrics Unit with the history of butting with another cow 24 hours earlier. On clinical examination, the animal was found to have a perforated hymen. Surgical intervention was performed using scissors to extend the perforation in the hymen,and patency was ensured. Upon further exploration, an immature fetus with detached cotyledons,likely due to trauma was detected and the fetus was delivered by gentle traction. The heifer was treated with antibiotics along with anti-inflammatory drugs for 3 days, resulting in uneventful recovery. This case highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis of a microperforated hymen prior to performing artificial insemination at the field level.

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