Vol. 13, Issue 2 (2024)

Author(s):
AV Varshini, CK Lakde, DS Raghuwanshi, SB Akhare, AP Gawande and GA Fiske

Abstract:
Dystocia in Mare is a very rare and serious condition. A 10 year old Thoroughbred Mare was reported at Veterinary Clinical Complex, Nagpur Veterinary College, Nagpur with a complaint of continuous straining since late night. History revealed that she had near to complete gestation. Per-vaginal examination revealed that cervix was fully dilated. Head of fetus was placed downward and having fetal responses revealed a live fetus. For the purpose of facilitating downward head-deviationcorrection, the fetus was repulsed back into the uterus. With the help of blunt eye hook and ropes, live fetus was withdrawn by applying forced traction. The Mare was treated with Fluid therapy, Antibiotic and Anti-inflammatory drugs and she had recovered in 5 days. Additionally, tetanus shots were administered prophylactically. The most frequent cause of dystocia in the mare is head deviation, which is a critical condition that can affect both the dam & the fetus.