Management of Pre-cervical Uterine Torsion in a Salem Black Goat

Authors

  • Senthil Kumar Jawahar Vinayaga Veterinary Polyclinic, Thanjavur
  • Ravichandran Ruthrakumar Veterinary Polyclinic, Thanjavur
  • Suganya Angusamy Veterinary Polyclinic, Thanjavur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2025.46.01.19

Keywords:

Goat, pre-cervical torsion, caesarean section

Abstract

Successful management of pre-cervical uterine torsion in a Salem Black goat by caesarean section was reported.

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Published

2025-04-15

How to Cite

Vinayaga, S.K.J., Ruthrakumar, R., & Angusamy , S. (2025). Management of Pre-cervical Uterine Torsion in a Salem Black Goat . The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction, 46(1), 99–100. https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2025.46.01.19