Uterine torsion in Mehsana buffaloes

A total of 15 Mehsana buffaloes (10 pluriparus and 5 primiparus) were presented in TVCC, Veterinary College, S.K.nagar with the history of initial restlessness and excessive straining with no progress in parturition since last 12–48 hours which later on became off feed, weak and anxious look. Uterine torsion was confirmed by per-rectal and per-vaginal examinations. The degree (angle), direction (right/left) and location (pre/post cervical) was identified. Uterine torsion was relieved by modified Schaffer's method in 10 cases and rest 5 protracted cases required surgical intervention (caesarean section). The survival rate was 100% in modified Schaffer's method. While 2 out of the 5 buffaloes underwent caesarean operation died after the operation. Ten cases were successfully detorted by modified Schaffer's method and 4 live calves delivered thus it was concluded that Schaffer's method is most effective method to relive uterine torsion with better survival rate. However, in protracted cases caesarean is the method of choice.