Surgical Management of Ring Womb in Ewe

Failure of the cervix to dilate at the time of parturition remains one of the foremost reasons of dystocia in ewes. An adult ewe weighing ∼25 kg was presented to the Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex of College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Anjora, Durg with the history of straining and restlessness. The external examination revealed vaginal discharge with slight edematous vulva. Per vaginal examination revealed slight edematous passage with partially open cervix. The animal was diagnosed using ultrasonography which reveals presence of one live fetus. Caesarean section was performed and one dead fetus was recovered. After proper post operative care ewe recovered uneventfully without any complications.