Vol. 12, Special Issue 6 (2023)

Author(s):
Jithil VR and Amrutha VS

Abstract:
Uterine prolapse is considered as a post partum emergency, further it adversely affects the productive and reproductive performance of buffalo. In this case study, a recently calved 7 year old Murrah buffalo, in her 3rd lactation having prolapsed uterus with retained fetal membrane was attended to farmers door step at Methala, Thrissur. Under epidural anaesthesia, cleaned the uterus with Potassium permanganate solution and reduced the oedema of uterus by applying Magnesium sulphate paste. Repositioned the prolapsed uterus to its normal anatomical position and applied Buhner’s suture to prevent the recurrence. Buffalo was also treated with antibiotics, antihistamines, NSAIDS and Calcium borogluconate to avoid further productive and reproductive complications.