Dystocia due to foetal maldisposition and relative foetal oversize in a year-old West African Dwarf doe: a case report

Abstract

This study reports the case of dystocia due to foetal maldisposition and relative foetal oversize in West African Dwarf doe. The doe was brought to the large animal Clinic of Veterinary Teaching Hospital Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi with a primary complaint inability of the doe to deliver despite protrusion of one foetal forelimb from the vulva. On per-vaginal examination, it was observed that the cervix was fully dilated and the foetus was in anterior longitudinal presentation, dorso-sacral position with downward deviation of head and unilateral shoulder flexion. Initial attempt to deliver the foetus through manual manipulation and traction failed due to relative foetal oversize. The doe was prepared aseptically for the laparohysterotomy and doe was anesthetized by infiltrating with 2% xylocain hydrochloride. Oxytocin 10 iu, Procaine penicillin 20,000 i.u/kg and streptomycin 10 mg/kg were administered for 5 days. The skin suture was removed after 7 days. The reproductive potential of the dam was conserved through surgical intervention.