Surgical management of dystocia due to Fetal emphysema in a crossbred cow

Abstract

A full term crossbred HF cow in its fourth parity was presented with the history of one foetal leg outside from the vulva and was unable to deliver since 13 hours. On clinical examination, all the vital parameters were within normal physiological range. Obstetrical examination revealed dry, edematous birth passage with dead emphysematous foetus in anterior longitudinal, dorso-sacral and left lateral deviation of head and neck, right unilateral shoulder flexion. Since the uterus tightly wrapped over the dead emphysematous fetus which was relieved by caesarean section. Postoperatively, the animal was treated with Inj. Streptopenicillin 5g i.m, Inj. Flunixin meglumine 8 ml i.v, and Inj. Chlorpheniramine maleate 10 ml i.m along with Inj. 5% Dextrose normal saline 4 lit i.v parenterally. Antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and supportive therapy was continued for five days and animal had an uneventful recovery.