Cervicotomyapproach for Dystocia Due to Imperfect Cervical Dilatation (ICD) in a Cow
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2011-04
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Journal of Indian Veterinary Association, Kerala
Abstract
Unlike other domestic mammals, the bovine cervix being more muscular, fibrous and tightly closed during pregnancy, may lead to severe dystocia if not properly relaxed and dilated (Roberts, 1971). Incomplete cervical dilatation (ICD) may occur due to
inadequate preparation with estrogen and relaxin (Sloss and Dufty, 1980). Ischemia of the cervical region may also be responsible for delayed or ICD during and
following correction of uterine torsion. In bovines, cervicotomy may be adopted in certain cases of ICD rather than immediately resorting to caesarean operation (Pearson, 1971). The present report describes cervicotomy approach in a cow with dystocia due to
ICD resulting from pre-partum vagino-cervical prolapse.