Therapeutic and Obstetrical Management of Twin Mummified Fetuses in Surti Doe: A Case Study
Ravindra Jadav *
Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Sardarkrushinagar, Dantiwada, Kamdhenu University, Gujarat, India.
Sachin Kalaswa
Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Sardarkrushinagar, Dantiwada, Kamdhenu University, Gujarat, India.
Vipul Solanki
Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Sardarkrushinagar, Dantiwada, Kamdhenu University, Gujarat, India.
Keshav
Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam, India.
Janak Panchal
Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Sardarkrushinagar, Dantiwada, Kamdhenu University, Gujarat, India.
H. C. Nakhashi
Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Sardarkrushinagar, Dantiwada, Kamdhenu University, Gujarat, India.
B. N. Suthar
Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Sardarkrushinagar, Dantiwada, Kamdhenu University, Gujarat, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Fetal mummification is uncommon in small ruminants like goat and sheep. The twin mummification of fetuses confirmed by history, a clinical sign, ultrasonographical and per-vaginal examination in five year old Surti doe of fourth parity. The case was successfully managed therapeutically using intravenous administration of 3.0 ml Dexamethasone®, 20IU- Oxytocin®, 500ml-Normal saline and 30ml-Calcium magnesium borogluconate, whereas 5ml-Valethamate bromide (Epidosin®) was given intramuscularly. The goat resumed to normal appetite and appearing active and alert within a week post treatment.
Keywords: Surti doe, uterine inertia, ultrasonography, twin mummified fetuses