FETAL MUMMIFICATION IN ONE OF THE TRIPLET KIDS - A CAUSE OF DYSTOCIA IN A NON-DESCRIPT DOE: CASE REPORT

Abstract

A non-descript doe in its 7 th. parity was presented with the history of 5 months and 5 days gestation period showing futile signs of imminent kidding with teat engorgement and vaginal discharge from last 12 hours but no delivery of fetus. The gynecological examination of the doe revealed an engaged fetus in the birth canal with simultaneous presence of a hard-rubbery structure. Gentle traction was applied using small eye hook following proper lubrication of the birth canal and triplet comprising of two mature but dead and one mummified fetus were delivered. The case highlights the rare occurrence of one mummified fetus as co-triplet with two mature fetuses in the simultaneous presentation causing dystocia in doe.

Keywords

• Doe
• Triplet
• Mummification
• Obstetrical disorder
• Dystocia
• Simultaneous presentation