Monocephalus Dibrachius Tetrapus Monster with Atresia ani in a Buffalo
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https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2024.45.02.17Keywords:
Buffalo, Dystocia, Fetus, Monster, TetrapusAbstract
A full term pregnant buffalo with a history of rupturing a water bag was presented in the clinic and both forelimbs of the fetus were out of vagina. On gynaecological examination, the case was diagnosed as dystocia due to a monster. Thereafter, with coordinated force and effort of 30 minutes, a monocephalic, dibrachius, tetrapus female monster along with atresia ani condition in anterior longitudinal presentation with dorso-sacral position was delivered. Animal recov-ered after follow-up treatment of 7 days.
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