Therapeutic Management of Hydrallantois - A Report of 22 Buffaloes Pandey A.K.*, Singh Gayan, Kumar Sandeep, Kumar Kailash, Luthra R.A. Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary Science, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar - 125004 (Haryana) *Assistant Professor and Corresponding author E-mail: dranandpandey@gmail.com
Online published on 6 April, 2015. Abstract The present investigation was designed to measure the effectiveness of protocols for termination of pregnancy and consequences following calving. Twenty two buffaloes suffering with hydrallantois were allocated in two groups: 1. Group D (n=11, Dexamethasone sodium phosphate) and 2. Group DC (n=11, Dexamethasone sodium phosphate +Cloprostenol). The treatment was administered on day of presentation. The overall time duration between commencements of treatments to calving was 44.32±1.71 hrs, moreover, group D had longer time period (P<0.05) for calving than group DC. Administration of hypertonic saline solution reduced required volume of intravenous fluid to prevent hypovolemic shock. Fetal membranes were retained in all buffaloes of both the treatment groups. Of 22 buffaloes, only twelve buffaloes survived and did not suffer with metritis. A combination of prostaglandin and dexamethasone can be used with better efficacy to terminate pregnancy in hydrallantois condition. Diagnosis at early stage of pregnancy assists and is more manageable to save life of dam. Top Keywords Buffalo, dropsy, fetal membranes, hydrallantois, induced parturition. Top |