CORRECTION & MANAGEMENT OF UTERINE TORTION IN BUFFALO BY MODIFIED SCHAFFER’S METHOD: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

A pluriparous full term pregnant Murrah buffalo at its four parity was presented to veterinary hospital in Namakkal Veterinary College with history of restlessness, anorexia and excessive straining showing no progress of parturition from last 12-24 hours. The case was diagnosed as dystocia due to post-cervical uterine torsion and a dead fetus was successfully relieved after detorsion of the uterus by modified Schaffer's method. Following delivery of four Steclin boli (Tetracyclin 500mg) intrauterine, single dose of 5 L 5% DNS and 450 ml Mifex were administered intravenously. A course of parenteral antibiotic was given with painkiller and antihistaminics. The animal was found completely normal just after three days of treatment.