Fetal Gender - A Predisposing Factor for Uterine Torsion in Buffaloes Jeengar Kamlesh*, Purohit G.N., Choudhary Vikas1 Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (RAJUVAS), Bikaner - 334001 (Rajasthan) 1Agric Officer, Central Bank of India, Alof, Bhopal (MP) *Veterinery Officer, Suwana Dist. Bhilwara (Rajasthan). Corresponding author E-mail: kamlesh.jinx@gmail.com
Online published on 6 April, 2015. Abstract Twenty five buffaloes suffering from uterine torsion were treated with detorsion via rolling of dam and in failures, caesarean section was applied for fetal delivery. After fetal delivery, sixty percent fetuses were found as male. Male fetus bears more weight and are large sized, predisposing for uterine torsion in buffaloes. Top Keywords Buffalo, dystocia, fetus, male, uterine torsion. Top |