Surgical Management of a Fetal Mummification in Beetle Doe: A Case Report

Abstract

A 17-month-old beetle doe with dystocia having full-term pregnant was presented with a history of vaginal discharge for 24 hours followed by anorexia, weakness, dullness and depression at S.A. Quaderi Teaching Veterinary Hospital, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. Clinical examination reveals 102.3°F body temperature, a heart rate of 85/min and a respiration rate of 20/min. An X-ray was done to confirm the fetal presentation. In per-vaginal examination showed the uterus contained a fetal mass and that the cervix was fully dilated. Then mild traction was done with an obstetrical hook and the mummified fetus was removed using finger guided embryotomy knife. The post operative care was done with an antibiotic, an analgesic, fluid therapy and mineral supplement. Finally, the doe was cure