Management of uterine torsion in Murrah buffaloes: Clinical analysis

Thirteen murrah buffaloes of 3-6 years old were presenting in field condition of bharatpur region (Rajasthan) with a history of completion gestation period, anorexia, constipation, twitching of the tail, failure to deliver, restlessness. Torsion of the uterus was diagnosed and confirmed by per-rectal and per-vaginal examination. Out of which five cases (53.84%) were relieved by modified schaffer’s method whereas, eight buffaloes needed caesarean section. Out of 13 cases, ten foetuses were dead whereas 3 live fetuses were delivered; dam’s survival rate was 84.61 percent (11/13) after assisted delivery. The overall conception rate after the treatment of uterine torsion was 69.23% (9/13). Higher in treatment using modified schaffer’s method than caesarean section.