Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary College and Research Institute Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), Ramayanpatti, Tirunelveli - 627358 (Tamil Nadu)
*Assistant Professor and Corresponding author E-mail: drmsmadurai@gmail.com
Online published on 6 April, 2015.
A Holstein Friesian cow was presented with history of labour since 12 hours with foetal fore limbs protruding out of vulva. Vaginal examination revealed foetus in anterior longitudinal presentation with fore limbs protruding from vulva. Palpation of foetal head revealed fluctuating swelling in occipital region. The foetus was delivered with careful traction and had swelling in occipital region with excessive accumulation of watery fluid confirming hydrocephalus. An uneventful recovery was observed following relieving of dystocia and treatment.
Congenital, cow, defect, dystocia, hydrocephalus
