Obstetrical Emergencies in Goats: A Report of Eleven Cases
Avaneesh Kumar Singh *
Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, RGSC, Banaras Hindu University, Barkachha, Mirzapur- 231307 (U.P.), India.
Mahesh Kumar
Shubhawati Pet Hospital and Surgical Centre, Amila, Mau- 275301 (U.P.), India.
Balachandar Balamurugan
Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, RGSC, Banaras Hindu University, Barkachha, Mirzapur- 231307 (U.P.), India.
Priyanka S. Narwade
Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, RGSC, Banaras Hindu University, Barkachha, Mirzapur- 231307 (U.P.), India.
Sanjay Kumar Ravi
Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, RGSC, Banaras Hindu University, Barkachha, Mirzapur- 231307 (U.P.), India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The present case report presents a series of eleven clinical cases involving various obstetrical emergencies in goats, occurring during advanced stages of pregnancy, at the time of parturition, and in the postpartum period. The documented obstetrical conditions of maternal origin include rupture of the prepubic tendon, narrow pelvis, ring womb, hydroallantois, postpartum uterine prolapse, and those of foetal origin include breech presentation, monocephalic monster, Perosomus horridus, internal hydrocephalus, foetal anasarca, and foetal emphysema. Every case was treated successfully through caesarean section or various mutational operations to save the life of the dam. With appropriate post-treatment, all the does had uneventful recoveries. This report highlights the importance of timely diagnosis and intervention in ensuring successful outcomes in goat obstetrical emergencies.
Keywords: Caesarean section, goat, dystocia, monster, hydrops, fetotomy, foetus