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                              Case Report 
                              
                              14. Fetal dystocia due to dorso-pubic position 
                              and postural defects in a Jenny: A case report 
                              - P. M. Chauhan, S. H. Sindhi and K. B. ThakorVet World. 2013; 6(2): 116-117
 
                
              doi: 
              10.5455/vetworld.2013.116-117 
                
              
              
          
 
              Abstract 
 
                              
                              Dystocia in Jenny is a very rare and occur 
                              occasionally, about 1 to 4 % of foaling. A present 
                              case of fetal dystocia in seven year old jenny has 
                              been reported due to dorso-pubic position and 
                              malpostures (includes left shoulder flexion and 
                              flexed neck). Fetus was corrected in normal 
                              position and posture through application of 
                              mutational operation and removeed dead male fetus 
                              through vagina after applying the proper traction. 
                              Then, she was treated with fluid therapy, 
                              antibiotic, analgesic, tetanus toxoid, nutrients 
                              etc. and discharged from the veterinary dispensary 
                              with advising the owner for post-operative care 
                              and management for further few days. Keywords: 
                              Dorso-pubic position, Dystocia, Jenny, postural 
                              abnormalities 
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