Author/Authors :
Rahawy, Mohammed A. Department of Surgery and Theriogenology - College of Veterinary Medicine - University of Mosul, Iraq
Abstract :
In this study, dystocia weather maternal and / or fetal causes in Iraqi cow-buffaloes were analyzed. A total of
35 cow-buffaloes were admitted to the Clinic College of Veterinary Medicine, Mosul University 12 to 24 hours after
starting delivery. The cow buffaloes suffering from dystocia. Either maternal or fetal (37.1%) in origin (62.85%), The
maternal one showed a prevalence of 22.85%, 20%, 14.28%, 5.72% due to primary uterine inertia, incomplete dilation
of a cervix, uterine torsion and narrow pelvis in buffaloes respectively. While the fetal causes showed a prevalence
of 22.85%, 20%, 14.28%, 5.72% due to primary uterine inertia, incomplete dilation of a cervix of 17.15% due to
maldisposition in cow- buffaloes as compared to fetal monster and fetal emphysema. 12.8%, 8.58% respectively.
Keywords :
Buffaloes , Clinical Dystocia , Uterine Torsion , Incomplete cervical dilation , Fetal maldisposition