Open AccessHydrallantois Associated with Fetal Anasarca in a Non-Descript Doe
Author(s) -
Vikas Sachan,
Vijay A. Singh,
C. L. Yadava,
Rishi Gupta,
Atul Saxena
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
the indian journal of veterinary sciences and biotechnology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2395-1176
pISSN - 2394-0247
DOI - 10.21887/ijvsbt.v14i1.13008
Subject(s) - anasarca , obstetrics , medicine , fetus , pregnancy , incidence (geometry) , gynecology , abortion , biology , surgery , genetics , physics , optics
The incidence of dystocia in goats has been reported about 7% (Abdul-Rahman et al., 2000) to 8.23 % (Mehta et al., 2002). Fetal causes of dystocia are more common than maternal causes in goat (Abdul-Rahman et al., 2000) and sheep (Taha et al., 2005). Among dropsical conditions, the hydrallantois is more common compared to hydramnios (Hafez, 1993) and is frequently reported in bovines (having twins), rarely in mares (Milton et al., 1989) and less frequently in small ruminants. Hydrallantois is excessive accumulation of fluid in the allantoic sac in uterus, usually occurs within 5 to 20 days in advance pregnancy. Goats suffering from hydrallantois are usually presented in their second stage of labor with a history of sudden enlargement of the abdomen after mid gestation (Purohit, 2006). The present report documents a case of hydrallantois associated with fetal anasarca and its successful management in a non-descript doe.