Dystocia in sheep due to lateral deviation of head and neck

Abstract

Dystocia due to lateral deviation of head and neck in a sheep was presented with history of complete gestation, straining and rupture of water bags without any further progress in the labor. The fetus was in anterior longitudinal presentation, dorso sacral position with extended forelimbs in birth canal and it was a dead fetus. Manual correction and traction was applied to deliver the fetus.