Vol. 8, Issue 5, Part D (2023)

A doe on its 2nd parturition was brought with the anamnesis of full term pregnancy, water bag ruptured 3 hrs before, continuous straining, restlessness and anorexia for the past 10 hrs. Per-vaginal examination revealed an anteriorly presented fetus in the birth canal with a fluid filled distended head which was obstructing the delivery of the fetus. Hence, the case was diagnosed as dystocia due to fetal hydrocephalus. Obstetrical procedures were performed after induction of caudal epidural anaesthesia. The enlarged fetal head was punctured with obstetrical hook and fluid was drained. Dead fetus was delivered by traction. Examination of fetal head revealed buildup of fluid in the subdural space and general atrophy of the brain confirming it as external hydrocephalus. Post obstetrically the goat improved unexcitingly without complications.