Vol. 11, Special Issue 11 (2022)

Author(s):
Rajkumar R, Vijay A, Sundar A, Hamsa Yamini S, Venkatesan M, Venkatesakumar E and Ponnu Swamy KK

Abstract:
A six years old full term pregnant Jersey crossbred cow was presented to Large Animal Obstetrical Unit, VCRI, Salem with the history of inappetence, intermittent straining and reddish foul smelling vaginal discharge for the last 4 days. Vaginal examination revealed two finger dilatation of cervix with foul smelling reddish watery discharge from the uterus. Rectal examination revealed thick walled doughy uterus with crepitating mass of fetus inside the uterus indicating fetal maceration. An attempt to dilate the cervix by administration of cloprostenol and dexamethasone was futile. Therefore, it was decided to perform the caesarean section as per standard procedure and macerated fetus was removed. The fetus was pulled apart in removal through uterine incision. Post operatively the animal was treated with antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, antihistamines, ecbolics, IV fluids for 7 days. The cow recovered uneventfully and become active after completion of the treatment.