Abstract
Caesarean Section is a surgical procedure in which an incision is given through the abdominal wall and uterus in order to deliver fetus. It is also known as C-section is one of the most challenging surgical procedures in case of dystocia to save fetus live. A 6 years old HF cross breed cow, weighing 300 kg was admitted to the Teaching Veterinary Hospital (TVH), Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU) with a history of prolonged labour pain. At first all the physical examination was done. Blood sample was collected to know different parameters of serum and blood. As Per vaginal examination revealed incomplete dilation of cervix. Then, it was decided and performed caesarean section using left oblique laparotomy and a live female fetus was delivered. Post operative care was taken for 10 days. The cow recovered successfully without any complications. The cow was followed for next one year. 70 days after surgery, she came to heat and after insemination pregnancy was confirmed at 35 days post AI. The cow had successful pregnancy which was confirmed by rectal palpation at 35 days. Caesarean section through left flank oblique laparotomy is an effective method of resolving dystocia to save cow with fetus.Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. June 2017, 3(2): 282-289
Highlights
A caesarean section, called a C-section refers to a surgical procedure in which an incision is given through the abdominal wall and uterus in order to deliver fetus
The objective of this study is to investigate caesarean section in the HF cross performed under clinical conditions and attempt to describe a caesarean section in a HF cross cow with recumbent position using distal paravertebral and low epidural anesthesia
A left paralumbar laparotomy approach was used for caesarean section in a recumbant HF cross cow to deliver a calf under distal paravertebral and low epidural anaesthesia which is almost similar to Azizunnesa et al (2010) though they did the surgical procedure in standing condition
Summary
A caesarean section, called a C-section refers to a surgical procedure in which an incision is given through the abdominal wall and uterus in order to deliver fetus. 90% of caesarean case is performed due to dystocia (Vermunt et al, 2008) in all farm animals, which unless relieved, leads to death of the fetus and some-times to the death of the dam (Roberts, 1986). Cattle and buffalo are considered to be most suspicious species having highest incidence rate of dystocia (Purohit et al, 2011). Dystocia may be of fetal or maternal origin (Noakes et al, 2009). Fetal causes of dystocia include mainly malposition and monsters (Majeed and Taha 1989a; Noakes et al, 2009). Maternal causes of dystocia include incomplete cervical dilatation (ring womb), narrow pelvis, and uterine inertia (Majeed and Taha 1989b; Thomas, 1992; Noakes et al, 2009). Incidence of dystocia due to cervical cause was seen to vary from
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