Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Proddatur, Andhra Pradesh-516360, India.
*Corresponding author: prithvi524@gmail.com
Online published on 27 May, 2021.
Doe with 4 years age was presented to the college clinic with a history of severe straining past two days. Per-vaginal examination revealed that cervix was not dilated and was treated with 10mg of Valethamate bromide and no improvement was noticed. Hence, caesarean section was performed to relieve the foetus. After caesarean operation, ahydrocephalus fetus was delivered. The foetus was malformed with an enlarged head. Post mortem examination revealed an abnormal increase in the amount of cerebrospinal fluid within the cranial cavity accompanied by expansion of cerebral ventricles, enlargement of the skull especially forehead and atrophy of brain. The Present case discusses report about the rare condition in doe with dystocia due to hydrocephalus fetus.
Hydrocephalus fetus, Caesarean section, Doe
