SUCCESSFUL KIDDING BY MAHALI DOE WITH A RUPTURED PREPUBIC TENDON

Date

2022-12

Type

Article

Journal title

Azzaytuna University Journal

Issue

Vol. 0 No. 44

Author(s)

Aiman Shalgum

Pages

430 - 437

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Tearing up the Prepubic tendon is a rare and serious condition which occurs in last stage of pregnancy, and always has a poor prognosis to the parturition steps, and eventually may lead to lose of either the offspring or both with their mom as well. Rupture of the Prepubic tendon has been reported in several animal species. Case presentation: 6 years old Libyan local breed known with Mahali goat, which was pregnant in the last stage of pregnancy, and presented at the animal hospital clinic with the history of passing her due date of parturition. From the clinical signs and reported history of the case, was noticed that, the pregnant goat was suffering from rupture of prepubic tendon, and that may contributes with the delay of parturition. Physical examination and some vital signs were recorded. Ultrasonography has been done to ensure that; the situation of the offspring were normal and they are still a life. Decision: was taken after examination which was revealed that, normal parameters of the pregnant doe with no signs of herniation, has been observed, also birth canal was opened about 2-3 figures, all that has engorge us to push the doe to go through normal delivery with no surgical intervention. Supportive treatment has been given, beside oxytocin was intramuscular injected. Finally she gave birth to two healthy kids. Conclusion: rupture prepubic tendon is the most worst situation can face the veterinary doctor that it needs an immediate intervention to avoid worst prognosis. Such a case commonly occurs around goat kidding time and that supposed to be an expected in case of pluriparous and multiparous doe due to the weakness of the heavy uterus, besides the traumatic dysfunction of the different supportive ligaments in the pelvic cavity and also tearing of the pubic tendon as well.

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