Vol. 11, Special Issue 4 (2022)

Author(s):
Ravikumar K, Gawhane Abhishek Subhash, Periyannan M, Selvaraju M, Ezakial Napolean R, Palanisamy M and Jenifer Merry Cherian

Abstract:
A 5 year old pluriparous full term pregnant Jersey crossbred cow was presented to VCC, VC&RI, Namakkal with the history of dystocia. Based on the per-vaginal examination the case was diagnosed as dystocia due to double head monster. Under epidural anesthesia the animal was restrained in hindquarter elevator and birth canal was lubricated with antiseptic cetrimide cream. Forced extraction traction followed by the partial fetotomy dead Dicephalus Derodymus Dicaudatus monster was delivered. Three days after the post-operative treatment the animal recovered uneventfully.