Dystocia due to foetal anasarca in goat: A case report

Abstract

Fetal anasarca is a condition characterized by wide-spread swelling of the skin due to subcutaneous and inter-muscular accumulation of serous fluid resulted into generalized edematous condition of whole body. In goat dystocia occurs most commonly due to faulty presentation, position and posture of fetus, along with anomalies and monsters of fetus. Present case describes the dystocia in goat because of fetal anasarca along with posterior longitudinal presentation, lumbo-sacral position with both damaged hind limb in birth canal and reports the successful management of dystocia through caesarean section with four days post operative care and management.