CAESAREAN SECTION OF A DOE IN FIELD CONDITION

Abstract

Dystocia is a common disorder in high yielding breeds. A 3 year Bengal goat doe of 3 rd lactation was admitted to Upazila Livestock Office and Veterinary Hospital, Chokoria with a history of dystocia since last 8 hours and broken pelvic girdle at 3 month of pregnancy, was subjected to Caesarean section. The surgery was performed under distal paravertebral anesthesia at Thoracic13, Lumbar1 and Lumbar2 using 2% Lidocaine hydrochloride in laying position after proper restraining and sedation. The instruments were sterilized by boiling of water. The operated site was prepared for aseptic surgical procedure. An oblique incision was given in middle of the left flank region. Single live fetus was surgically and successfully removed with proper care to avoid proliferation of uterine contents into the peritoneal cavity. Penicillin and Streptomycin combined powder was dusted into the surroundings area of the uterus. The doe was treated with antibiotics (Ceftriaxone@10mg/kg, IM), antihistaminic (Pheniramin maleate@ 1.5mg/kg IM), painkiller (Ketoprofen@ 3.3mg/kg, IM), fluid (0.9% Sodium chloride, IV) and minerals (Ca, Mg, P, IV) during the first week post surgery. Local antiseptic dressing was performed using povidone-iodine solution daily for one week and skin sutures were removed at 12th day post-operation. Finally it was the first successful caesarean section in Chokoria upazila so far and is covered by both national and local print media. My strong appeal is to improve the surgical facilities at the veterinary hospital. Key word: First Caesarean section, broken pelvic girdle, aseptic