A study on Post-partal vaginal prolapse of a semi captive spotted deer (Axis axis)-A rare case in Bangladesh

Abstract

Objective: The present study aimed to describe a case of vaginal prolapse in a semi-captive spotted deer with its diagnosis, treatment and successful management. Materials and methods: A 3 years old spotted deer was brought to the Teaching Veterinary Hospital (TVH) at Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU) with a history of recumbence, recent calving of a dead kid and suspended mass from vagina. Physical examination reveals tachycardia and tachypnea. The swollen suspended mass from vagina was examined and the case was diagnosed as vaginal prolapse. The animal was subjected to low epidural anesthesia with 2% lignocaine hydrochloride. The hanging mass was reinstated after proper cleaning with normal saline and mild potassium permanganate solution and Quilled suture was applied. For post-operative management, DNS 5% (300 ml/i/v/ day), Calcium Borogluconate [Inj. Magical 20 (SK-F pharmaceuticals) 100 ml/day/i/v] and Drotaverine hydrochloride [Inj. No-spa 4ml/day/i/m (Ambee Pharmaceuticals)] was administer for 5 days. Results: After one month follow up the deer was showing no sign of reoccurrence and no further complication was noticed. The vaginal prolapse was successfully managed with the described protocol. Conclusion: Delayed diagnosis and management of vaginal prolapse may develop too many complications like septicemia and myiasis. So, early diagnosis and treatment of such condition is very much important. Spotted Deer (Axis axis), Vaginal Prolapse, Correction, Management