Per-vaginal correction and management of dystocia in a crossbred cow

A cow was presented with completion of gestation and rupture of water bags normally. Per-vaginal examination revealed fully dilated cervix with presence of perineal parts such as buttocks, anus and tail of fetus. Further careful examination revealed dead fetus due to dystocia with bilateral hip flexion (breech presentation). Further obstetrical procedure was carried out under caudal epidural anesthesia, the abnormal posture of fetus was corrected per-vaginally by mutation techniques and dead fetus was delivered successfully with careful traction. Due care of dam was taken with supportive treatment to improve physical and physiological condition of dam.