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Successful management of fetal mummification using prostaglandins in a Sahiwal cow

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The current study documents a case of mummification in a primiparous Sahiwal cow presented to the Health Complex of ICAR-NDRI, Karnal.Following thorough clinical and reproductive examinations, the cow underwent induction of parturition, supplemented by additional supportive treatments such as antibiotics and NSAIDs.Subsequently, the mummified female fetus was successfully expelled in 48-50 hours of treatment.The cow resumed its cyclicity in 60 days of delivery, displaying no signs of illness.

Source: Indian Journal of Animal Health

DOI: 10.36062/ijah.2025.05024

Authors: S. Chand, C. Pruthi, V. Gohil, D. Arya, M. Choudhary

Institution: National Dairy Research Institute

Language: English

Topic: Reproductive Physiology in Livestock

Subfield: Agronomy and Crop Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411531392

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