Successful Management of a Spontaneous Abortion During Last Trimester in a Non-Descript Bovine Heifer-A Case Report

Authors

  • R. Rajalakshmi M.V. Sc Scholar, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Madras Veterinary College, TANUVAS, Chennai, INDIA
  • U. S. Kalyaan Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Madras Veterinary College, TANUVAS, Chennai, INDIA https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6537-501X
  • S. Rangasamy Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Madras Veterinary College, TANUVAS, Chennai, INDIA
  • T. Sarath Assistant Professor, Department of Clinics, Madras Veterinary College, TANUVAS, Chennai, INDIA
  • N. Arunmozhi Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Madras Veterinary College, TANUVAS, Chennai, INDIA
  • K. Krishnakumar Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Madras Veterinary College, TANUVAS, Chennai, INDIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5455/ijlr.20200721053243

Keywords:

Fetus, Heifer, Pelvimetry, Spontaneous Abortion

Abstract

A pregnant non-descript bovine heifer with unknown breeding history was presented to Large Animal Obstetrical Unit, Madras Veterinary College Teaching Hospital, Chennai with a history of intermittent straining and serosanguinous discharge. Based on gynaeco-clinical examination, the case was diagnosed as spontaneous abortion of unknown origin. A greyish black dead fetus was delivered through pervaginum by manual traction. The aborted fetus was tightly covered by a dry thickened placental membrane and was around 8.5 months gestation based on CRL. Animal had an uneventful recovery after treatment with antibiotic, antihistamine, anti-inflammatory drugs for 5 days.

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Published

30-11-2020

How to Cite

R. Rajalakshmi, Kalyaan, U. S., Rangasamy, S., Sarath, T., Arunmozhi, N., & Krishnakumar, K. (2020). Successful Management of a Spontaneous Abortion During Last Trimester in a Non-Descript Bovine Heifer-A Case Report. International Journal of Livestock Research, 10(11), 172–175. https://doi.org/10.5455/ijlr.20200721053243

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