论文信息 - FETAL MUMMIFICATION IN GERMAN SPITZ BITCH : CASE REPORT

FETAL MUMMIFICATION IN GERMAN SPITZ BITCH : CASE REPORT

Fetal mummification is characterized by resorption of fetal fluids and dehydration of fetal tissue leading to wrapping of uterus around fetus along with persistence luteal tissue. It usually occurs in late gestation after ossification of the bones. Present case discussed the whelping of mummified fetus along with normal live fetuses at the time of parturition.

Randhir Singh | Prahlad Singh | S. S. Dhindsa | A. Ahuja | M. Baruti

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