Dystocia in goat due to Schistosomus reflexus: A rare case

Abstract

A two years old full term pregnant goat was presented at Veterinary Clinical Complex, Veterinary College, KU, Navsari with the history of difficulty in kidding and off-feed since yesterday. Clinical examination was revealed red coloured vaginal discharge and alertness. Physiological parameters i.e. Rectal temp., Respiration rate and Heart rate was in normal range and slight pale conjunctival mucus membrane. Per vaginal examination revealed partially dilated cervix. Cervical dilatation was promoted using Inj. Epidosin (5ml i.m.). After complete dilatation of cervix, one live fetus and one dead Schistosomus reflexus fetus were removed per vaginal with mild traction. Animal was treated with antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, antihistaminic and tablet uterovet. Goat was recovered uneventfully.