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A Case Study on Mummified Foetus in a Heifer

Azizunnesa
Dept. of Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Chittagong, Bangladesh.

B.C. Sutradhar
Dept. of Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Chittagong, Bangladesh.

B.C. Das
Dept. of Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Chittagong, Bangladesh.

M. F. Hossain
Department of Livestock and Fisheries, Chittagong, Bangladesh

M.O. Faruk
Department of Livestock and Fisheries, Chittagong, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The appetite and general appearance of the cow were satisfactory with apparent signs of recovery for the first few days. The animal was kept in clean and dry place and was supplied adequate balance feed. After one month of operation the animal showed oestrus but the animal was inseminated on next subsequent heat just after 21 days of first heat. Pregnancy was confirmed by rectal palpation on 35 days. It gave birth normally after completion of full gestation period.

Keywords: Case study, Mummified Foetus, Heifer

Location: Dept. of Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Chittagong

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Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Calf

Objectives:

To find out the reason for Mummified Foetus in a heifer.

Methodology:

Case description - A three and half year’s old and 300kg body weight Sahiwal crossbred heifer was suffering from estended gestation. After three month of artificial insemination (AI) the pregnancy was diagnosed per rectally by a artificial inseminator. Near about 7 months of gestation the udder and abdomen had increased in size but the heifer did not deliver the foetus even after 290 days of gestation. Foetal mummification occurs after the 1st trimester of gestation. Apparently the pregnant heifer was normal because all the clinical findings including heart rate, pulse rate, temperature, appetite, posture and gait were normal. On rectal palpation there was no foetal movement, closed cervix and a hard mass in the uterus without the palpation of cotyledone, fremitus and foetal fluid that revealed foetal mummification. The animal was controlled by providing both the physical as well as chemical methods. Lignocaine hydrochloride 2% (Jasocaine®, Jason, BD Ltd) and Diazepam (Sedil®) was used for paravertebral regional anaesthesia and light sedation respectively. Bamboo and rope were used to support the animal during the operation. Ventral to the left paralumbar fossa was selected for operation and this area was prepared for operation by clipping, shaving and finally sterilizing with Tr. iodine soaked cotton. During operation 1000 ml of 5% Dextrose saline was infused intravenously to compensate dehydration from fluid and blood loss. Following aseptic preparation of the operative field, a 14 inches long vertical incision along the lower flank was made to open the abdomen. The distended gravid uterus was pulled out through the incised opening. Drapes and sterile gauge were used to prevent the leakage of uterine fluid to the peritoneal cavity. A longitudinal incision along the greater curvature of uterine horn was made to remove the mummified foetus. There was absent of foetal fluid and the whole foetal surface was sticky chocolate colour. Placental portion was dried and attached to the foetal body, was a haematic mummification. The inner surface or endometrium, and peritoneal cavity were thoroughly flushed out with normal saline and 200 ml Metro iv® (Opsonin, Bangladesh) to compensate the visceral moisture and to combate anaerobic infections. The incised uterus, peritoneum and muscle were sutured with cat gut No. 2 subsequently and finally the skin was closed with Nylon thread. A Benzoin seal was applied over the sutured line. The animal was then monitored daily for any complication up to complete healing.

Source of Information: Univ. j. zool. Rajshahi. Univ. Vol. 28, 2010 pp. 61-63; ISSN 1023-6104

Article Link (Online Journal): http://journals.sfu.ca/bd/index.php/UJZRU

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Achievement/Findings:

Pregnancy was confirmed by rectal palpation on 35 days, which gave birth normally after completion of full gestation period.

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