Successful Management of Macerated Fetus in A Marathwadi Buffalo

Authors

  • Shraddha Waykule Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Science University, Udgir. Maharashtra, India.
  • Anil Patil Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Science University, Udgir. Maharashtra, India.
  • Snehal Ramteke Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Science University, Udgir. Maharashtra, India.
  • Yogesh Bhosale Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Science University, Udgir. Maharashtra, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2025.46.01.12

Keywords:

Autolysis, Fetal maceration, Marathwadi buffalo, Uterine lavage

Abstract

A ten-month pregnant, six year old Marathwadi buffalo in her third party was presented with the history of anorexia, straining and foul smelling reddish discharge from vulva for 2 days. Per-rectal exam revealed a contracted uterus posi tioned at the pelvic brim, with a thickened uterine wall and bony prominences of a hard fetal mass felt. The placentomes were not palpable, and fremitus was absent. Per-vaginal examination revealed a completely dilated cervix. Therapeutically Managemental strategies for the treatment of macerated fetus typically includes manual removal of the macerated bony fetal parts along with uterine flushing/douching and prompt treatment with fourth generation antibiotics, uterine oral ecbolics and gluconeogenic precursors helps in achieving uneventful recovery within three days in Marathwadi Buffalo.

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Published

2025-04-15

Issue

Vol. 46 No. 1 (2025): The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction (Mar)

Section

Short Communication

How to Cite

Waykule, S., Patil, A., Ramteke, S., & Bhosale , Y. (2025). Successful Management of Macerated Fetus in A Marathwadi Buffalo . The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction, 46(1), 74–76. https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2025.46.01.12
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