Emergency cesarean sections in goats with abnormal fetal presentations: A case study

Abstract

Two goats presented with anorexia, restlessness and prolonged straining due to dystocia necessitated immediate cesarean sections at Devashraya Animal Hospital. Clinical examination revealed elevated heart and respiration rates but normal body temperature. Radiographic evaluation indicated abnormal fetal presentations—twin fetuses in one case and a single fetus with atypical positioning in the other. Surgery involved intramuscular analgesics and sedatives, followed by left flank celiotomy under regional anesthesia. Cesarean sections were performed successfully, with meticulous surgical technique to prevent contamination. Postoperatively, both goats received antimicrobials, analgesics and wound care. Both cases resulted in live births with uneventful recoveries, highlighting the importance of timely intervention and surgical expertise in managing dystocia in small ruminants.