Uterine torsion in buffaloes - A complete review

Rishipal Yadav; Pooja Yadav; Gyan Singh

doi:10.56825/bufbu.2023.4244792

Authors

Rishipal Yadav Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar, India
Pooja Yadav Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, and Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar, India
Gyan Singh Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar, India

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https://doi.org/10.56825/bufbu.2023.4244792

Keywords:

Bubalus bubalis, buffaloes, uterine, torsion, biochemical

Abstract

Uterine torsion is a common obstetrical emergency in buffaloes. It is termed as the rotation of uterus around its longitudinal axis. The incidence of uterine torsion is very common in buffaloes in the advance stage of gestation. Parturition is the most important event in the lifetime of buffalo. Uterine torsion results in unsuccessful parturition which might be associated with the death of fetus in the late gestation. This review discusses about the definition, types, incidence, etiology, hematological changes, biochemical changes, treatment, and management of uterine torsion.

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