Abstract
Failure to passage a part or all of the allantochorionic membrane with or without the amniotic membranes within a prescribed period of the time after parturition is known as Retention of the Fetal Membranes (RFM). The length of time for expulsion of placenta in mare varies among authors from 30 minutes to 6-12 hours Vandeplassche [1], Blanchard [2] and Provercher [3]. This condition is reported to occur with a frequency of 2 to 10.5% in draught horses Allen [4]. The portion of the membranes most likely to be retained and the condition occurs more frequently in mares which have undergone abortion, dystocia, embryotomy and caesarean section Vandeplassche [1].
Highlights
Failure to passage a part or all of the allantochorionic membrane with or without the amniotic membranes within a prescribed period of the time after parturition is known as Retention of the Fetal Membranes (RFM)
The per-vaginal examination revealed the presence of adhered fetal membranes to the endometrium and the case was diagnosed as post abortion retention of fetal membranes
The portion of placenta hanging outside the vulva was held with one hand and the placenta was twisted gently in a rope fashion (Figure 1)
Summary
MP Patel*, BS Rathod, HC Nakhashi and BN Suthar S.D. Agricultural University, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, India Received: April 27, 2018; Published: May 25, 2018 *Corresponding author: MP Patel, S.D. Agricultural University, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, India
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