OBSTETRICAL MANAGEMENT OF DYSTOCIA DUE TO MONOCEPHALUS TETRABRACHIUS TETRAPUS MONSTER IN A MURRAH BUFFALO – A CASE REPORT

Guranshpreet Singh Sethi; Kailash Bishnoi

doi:10.56093/ijvasr.v55i3.179320

Authors

Guranshpreet Singh Sethi Assistant Professor (Animal Science), Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
Kailash Bishnoi Veterinary Officer, CVH Moffar, Mansa

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvasr.v55i3.179320

Keywords:

Dystocia, monster, buffalo, caesarean

Abstract

A pluriparous Murrah buffalo was referred to Veterinary Polyclinic, Mansa with a history of complete gestational length and in the 2nd stage of parturition with two forelimbs hanging from the vulva. All basic physiological parameters were within the normal range. On per-vaginal examination, dilated cervix with a live fetus having more than two fore limbs, one head and more than two hind limbs was found. The case was diagnosed as a monster fetus. Per-vaginal delivery was not possible and caesarean section was performed and Monocephalus Tetrabrachius Tetrapusfoetus was delivered.

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