Management of live hydrocephalus calf with dystocia in indigenous cow

Abstract

An indigenous cow with prolonged labour since 11 hours was presented. On clinical and per vaginal examination it was diagnosed to be hydrocephalic fetus. There was presence of palpebral and slight suckling reflex revealed the fetus as alive. The fetus was initially lubricated with proper lubricant and delivered carefully with reposition and traction. After delivery it was found that the fetus showed marked increase in size of the head and fluctuating as the cranial cavity was filled with fluid and the calf died after 3 days.