Management of dystocia due to postural defect (carpal flexion) in Holstein Friesian cross breed cow- A case report

Abstract

Dystocia or difficulty in parturition in a cow may need veterinary assistance for the successful parturition. Among different types of fetal origin carpal flexion most frequent one. An adult Holstein Friesian crossbreed cow weighing 250 kg in its third parity was attended at doorstep by the doctor’s team of SAQ Teaching Veterinary Hospital, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Science University (CVASU), Chattogram with the history of complete gestation and rupture of amnioticsac. General clinical examination revealed that the cow was depressed with normal body temperature and tachycardia. By per vaginal examination of fetal condition, it was diagnosed as dystocia due to carpal flexion. Fetotomy followed by mutation and traction was performed to expel out the dead fetus and to save the dam. The cow recovered successfully without any complication though the calf was dead as it was delayed in managing the case.