Dystocia Due to Fetal Ascites in a Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2025.46.03.17Keywords:
Ascites, Buffalo, Dystocia, HyperthermiaAbstract
An eight-year, fifth parity buffalo was reported to Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul with problem of obstructed fetus in birth canal, hyperthermia and severe distress. The case was diagnosed as dystocia due fetal ascites and complicated by hyperthermia. Successful management of hyperthermia and per-vaginal delivery through obstetrical maneuver is presented in this paper.
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