Abstract
Emergency Decapitation of Calf in Hf Cows
Highlights
Dystocia is defined as delayed or difficult calving, sometimes requiring significant human assistance
The causes of dystocia have been described from a number perspectives based on a analysis of large number of calving records in dairy and beef cows [1]
The present communication envisage the correction and management of fetal malposture characterized by left lateral deviation of head and neck which was subsequently rectified by manual repulsion in conjunction with emergence decapitation without any postoperative complications at field level
Summary
Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, India The present communication explicates the dystocia in three cross bred heifers owing to malposture and relatively large sized fetus. The malposture was instigated by severe left lateral deviation of head and neck of the fetus. Emergency decapitation was done in all the cases and it was successfully handled without any post-operative complications.
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