Dystocia Due to Dicephalic Omphalopagus Tetrabrachius Tetrapus Dicaudatus Monster in Buffalo

Jasmer Dalal; Sumit Attri; Ravi Dutt; Rhythm; Yogesh Soni; Pankaj Darjee; Gyan Singh

Authors

Jasmer Dalal Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar-125004, Haryana, INDIA https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7714-780X
Sumit Attri Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar-125004, Haryana, INDIA
Ravi Dutt Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar-125004, Haryana, INDIA https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7714-780X
Rhythm Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar-125004, Haryana, INDIA
Yogesh Soni Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar-125004, Haryana, INDIA
Pankaj Darjee Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar-125004, Haryana, INDIA
Gyan Singh Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar-125004, Haryana, INDIA

Abstract

The present case report describes dystocia in a Murrah buffalo due to (Conjoint twins) dicephalic, omphalopagus, tetrabrachius, tetrapus and dicaudatus monster, was relieved by fetotomy. To facilitate delivery, a fetotomy was performed on the head and thorax of one fetus. Following the procedure, sufficient space was created to allow per-vaginal delivery. The fetus was subsequently extracted by applying traction with obstetrical chains on both forelimbs and eye hooks secured in both orbital sockets.

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