Non-surgical management of right post cervical uterine torsion during terminal stages of parturition in a graded murrah buffalo

Abstract

A graded Murrah buffalo aged above six years and in its second lactation was brought to the department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Veterinary College, Gadag. The history revealed that completion of gestation period, straining since three days. By per rectal examination right side torsion was diagnosed and relieved by applying Schaffer’s method. During the correction oof torsion after first rotation, gushing of fluids from the uterus was observed. On pervaginal examination carpal flexion was found. After correcting carpal flexion by applying traction a male dead fetus was removed.