Dicephalus fetal monster in a Murrah buffalo: A case report

Authors

  • Laishram Kipjen Singh Sub-Divisional Veterinary Hospital, Manipur, India
  • Chaju Ram Chaudhary Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, International Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Haryana, India
  • Umed Singh Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, International Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Haryana, India
  • Prem Singh Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, International Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Haryana, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56825/bufbu.2022.4134101

Keywords:

Bubalus bubalis, buffaloes, dicephalus fetal monster, forced traction

Abstract

The successful delivery of a rare case of dicephalic fetal monster using forceful traction in a Murrah buffalo is reported.

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Author Biographies

Laishram Kipjen Singh, Sub-Divisional Veterinary Hospital, Manipur, India

Laishram Kipjen Singh*

laishramkipjen04@gmail.com

Chaju Ram Chaudhary, Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, International Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Haryana, India




Umed Singh, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, International Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Haryana, India




Prem Singh, Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, International Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Haryana, India





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Published

2022-09-28

How to Cite

Singh, L. K., Chaudhary, C. R., Singh, U., & Singh, P. (2022). Dicephalus fetal monster in a Murrah buffalo: A case report. Buffalo Bulletin, 41(3), 455–458. https://doi.org/10.56825/bufbu.2022.4134101

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