Successful Correction of Dystocia Due to Schistosomus Reflexus By Forced Traction in a Goat

Abstract

Dystocia or difficult birth is one of the major contributory factors in economic losses from perinatal death of dam and fetus. A case of dystocia in 1.5-year-old Black Bengal goat was registered to Upazilla Veterinary Hospital,Gaibandha. This was the first calving for the doe. The owner was presented with the history of straining and unable to undergo the normal physiological process of lambing. The rectal temperature was 102.9 F. Per-vaginally the cervix was sufficiently dilated and a deformed fetus was found in the pelvic cavity. The case was diagnosed as dystocia due to Schistosomus Reflexus and removed the dead fetus by manual traction.After removal of the fetus, uterine irrigation was done with 10% Povidon iodine. Antibiotic (SP vet®@3ml,IM), Analgesic(Melovet®@1.5ml,IM), Antihistaminic(Histavet®@1.5ml,IM) were given as post-operative treatment for 3 days. The animal was observed and found active and alert after 15 days.