Dystocia due to incomplete cervical dilatation and vaginal prolapse in a sow and its management: A case report

Abstract

A crossbred pregnant gilt was attended in its first stage of labour with closed cervix and first degree vaginal prolapse. As per the owners report, the labour initiated three days back having clear vaginal discharge. There were no known record of accidental injury and history of infectious disease during pregnancy. Initially Valethamate bromide was injected for dilatation of the cervix which was not achieved and vaginal prolapse was also persisted. Finally, cesarean section was performed and six live and five dead piglets were recovered. The sow showed uneventful recovery.