DELIVERY OF AN ANASARCOUS BUFFALO CALF

100 After 72 hours the animal was examined again through rectum and vagina. Rectal examination revealed that the foetus was closer to cervix than it was before treatment. Vaginal examination indicated partial dilation of the cervix. Above mentioned treatment was repeated at this stage and 48 hours following the treatment, animal was again examined. At this time the cervix had completely dilated with the foetus in the birth canal. Due to the excessive swelling of head, neck and legs, it was difficult to pull the foetus out. A diagnosis of anasarcous foetus was reached (Fig. I & 2). The foetus was removed through forced traction (Arthur et al. , 1989). After the expulsion of foetus, foetal membranes were removed and the following treatment was given.