Dystocia due to hydrocephalous fetus and its management in a cow

Abstract

An indigenous non-descript cow was suffering from prolonged labor since 12 hours. On clinical and per vaginal examination the case was diagnosed as dystocia due to hydrocephalus fetus. A dead calf was manually delivered per vaginum with gentle and careful traction after proper lubrication. The delivered fetus showed marked increased in head size and fluid filled cranial cavity. The dam recovered uneventfully after 3 days.