Management of Hematic Mummification in a Jersey Crossbred Heifer with Vulvar Stenosis by Episiotomy
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https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2024.45.02.19Keywords:
Fetal Mummification, Vulvar Stenosis, Episiotomy, Jersey Crossbred HeiferAbstract
A case of hematic mummification in a Jersey crossbred heifer was presented. Pregnancy was terminated using Prostaglandin F2α treatment. Since the animal had stenosis of vulva, episiotomy was performed to widen the opening of the birth canal and the mummified fetus was delivered successfully.
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