Dystocia due triplet fetal death in an UDA ewe

Journal Title: Scientific Journal of Veterinary Advances - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 1

Abstract

An Uda ewe was presented to the large animal unit of Veterinary Teaching Hospital Sokoto with chief complaint of straining noticed about 48hrs prior to presentation. The animal was examined and a dead fetus in anterior presentation located through the fully dilated cervix. Emergency Caeserean operation was performed to relieve the dystocia and three dead fetuses removed.

Authors and Affiliations

A. Umaru*| Department of Theriogenology and Animal Production, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria., A. M. Umaru| Department of Theriogenology and Animal Production, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria., A. A. Abubakar| Department of Surgery and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria., N. N. Pilau| Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria., A. A. Ebbo| Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria.

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A. Umaru*, A. M. Umaru, A. A. Abubakar, N. N. Pilau, A. A. Ebbo (2013). Dystocia due triplet fetal death in an UDA ewe. Scientific Journal of Veterinary Advances, 2(1), 12-15. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-882