Dystocia Due to Ringwomb in Corriedale Ewe at an Organized Farm in Kashmir

Authors

  • Asloob Ahmad Malik Division of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics
  • Abdul Qayoom Mir Mountain Research Centre for Sheep and Goat, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry
  • Nahida Yousuf Division of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics
  • Fasal Ahmad Malik Division of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2025.46.02.23

Keywords:

Ewe, Kashmir, Organized farm, Ringwomb

Abstract

The present case report explains a case of dystocia due to Ringwomb in a Corriedale ewe and its successful management  at an organized sheep and goat farm in Kashmir valley. The animal had history of recurrent vaginal prolapse and was  managed with standard treatment including applying Buhner’s sutures. One month later the animal started showing  signs of lambing and straining but was unable to expel the fetus. On per vaginal examination the cervix was minimally  dilated with only three fingers able to pass and the head of the fetus was near the internal os of cervix. The animal was  treated with single shot of Dexamethasone (2ml) and Inj. Epidosin (3ml) q.6.h. On next day cervix was fully dilated and  the fetal head was palpated. The emphysema had already set in, that made the extraction difficult. However, following  mutation the male lamb was delivered by partial traction. The ewe was treated with antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs,  antihistaminic, intrauterine antibiotics and IV fluids. The ewe had an uneventful recovery thereafter

Author Biographies

  • Asloob Ahmad Malik, Division of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics

    Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology of Kashmir, Shuhama, Srinagar -190006, India

  • Abdul Qayoom Mir, Mountain Research Centre for Sheep and Goat, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry

    Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology of Kashmir, Shuhama, Srinagar

  • Nahida Yousuf, Division of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics

    Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology of Kashmir, Shuhama, Srinagar

  • Fasal Ahmad Malik, Division of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics

    Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology of Kashmir, Shuhama, Srinagar -190006, India

References

Brozos, C. N., Lazarides, L., Karagiannis, I., Kiossis, E., Tsousis, G., Psychas, V. (2012). Prolonged dystocia, uterine necrosis, and ovariohysterectomy in a Chios ewe. Turk. J. Vet. Anim. Sci., 36(2): 211-213.

Cowley, J., Stockler, J. and Maxwell, H. (2023). A review of small ruminant cesarean section: Case selection, surgical techniques, care of the neonates, and postoperative care of the dam. Clinical Theriogenology, 15: 70-81.

Dutt, R., Singh, G., Kumar, V., Sharma, K., Dhaka, A.P., Patil, S.S. and Gahalot, S.C. (2018). Surgical management of dystocia in sheep-study of two cases. Int. J. Netw. Sci., 9(3): 288-290.

Kumari, S. and Dutt, R. (2020). Surgical management of dystocia due to ringwomb in sheep: A case report. Vet. Clin. Sci., 8(2): 50-51.

Mavrogianni, V.S. (2017). Ringwomb in ewes and does. J. Hell. Vet. Med. Soc., 54(4): 321-328.

Mostefai, E.C., Kouidri, M. and Ammar, S. (2018). Causes of sheep dystocia in Djelfa area (Algeria). Rev. Mar. Sci. Agron. Vétér., 7(2): 284-287.

Parkinson, T.J., Vermunt, J.J. and Noakes, D.E. (2019). Maternal dystocia: Causes and treatment. In: Noakes, D.E., Parkinson, T.J. and England, G.C.W. (Editors.), Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics, 10th Edition. Elsevier, St. Louis, W.B. Saunders, pp. 236-249.

Praveen, R.M. and Naidu, G.V. (2015). Trans-rectal ultrasonographic monitoring of fetal maceration in a buffalo heifer—a case report. Int. J. Agric. Sci. Vet. Med., 3: 41-43.

Sharun, K. and Erdogan, G. (2019). A review: Obstetrical emergencies in small ruminants. Alex. J. Vet. Sci., 62(1): 1-16.

Upasana, C., Poyam, M.R. and Tiwari, R.P. (2019). Surgical management of ringwomb in ewe. Theriogenology Insight, 9(1): 47-49.

Downloads

Published

2025-07-18