Dystocia due to dicephalic thoracopagus monster in Marathwadi buffalo: A case report

Authors

  • D.S. Raghuwanshi Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary and AnimalSciences, MAFSU, Udgir, Maharashatra, India
  • R.L. Dhoble Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary and AnimalSciences, MAFSU, Udgir, Maharashatra, India
  • B.M. Gahlod Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary and AnimalSciences, MAFSU, Udgir, Maharashatra, India

Keywords:

Buffaloes, Bubalus bubalis, Marathwadi buffalo, Fetotomy, Dicephalic thoracopagus, Conjoined twin monster

Abstract

Conjoined twin is a rarely seen congenital anomaly in domestic animals with severe mortality and morbidity. The more common types of conjoined twins include the thoracopagus type, where the fusion is anterior, at the thorax and sternum. A rare case of dystocia due to a dicephalic thoracopagus monster is reported was relieved by fetotomy in Marathwadi buffalo.

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Buffalo Bulletin Vol.36 No.3

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Published

2017-09-28

How to Cite

Raghuwanshi, D., Dhoble, R., & Gahlod, B. (2017). Dystocia due to dicephalic thoracopagus monster in Marathwadi buffalo: A case report. Buffalo Bulletin, 36(3), 551–553. Retrieved from https://kuojs.lib.ku.ac.th/index.php/BufBu/article/view/654

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 3 (2017): July-September

Section

Case Report

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