A rare case of facial dysmorphism, hydrocephalus and ankylosis in a Goat kid

Abstract

A full term doe was presented at our clinic with severe straining and vaginal discharges for the last 48 hours. Upon abdominal ballottement fetus was palpable. Vaginal examination revealed a fully dilated cervix with partially moist birth canal. Fetal head was dorsally bulged with broken and half developed cranium. Gentle traction was applied in downward direction and a dead fetus was delivered which was suffering from facial dysmorphism, hydrocephalus, and fixed joints of hind limbs. Thus a rare case of dystocia due to hydrocephalus, facial dysmorphism, ankylosis and multiple abnormalities of head, neck and joints in a goat kid was relieved following gentle traction on head and fore limbs.