DOUBLE-HEADED FOETAL MONSTER ASSOCIATED WITH DYSTOCIA IN A YANKASA EWE- A CASE REPORT

Authors

  • A. YUSUF Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Bauchi State, Nigeria
  • B. O. OMONTESE Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria
  • A. A. GAMAWA Veterinary Clinic, Ran Road, Bauchi State, Nigeria
  • J. MOHAMMAD Veterinary Clinic, Ran Road, Bauchi State, Nigeria
  • I. J. WAZIRI Veterinary Clinic, Ran Road, Bauchi State, Nigeria
  • P. I. REKWOT Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7109

Keywords:

Dystocia, ; Double-headed monster, Yankasa ewe, Caesarean section

Abstract

Congenital malformation of a foetus may occur in livestock during pregnancy, some of which are incompatible with life. The defects in embryonic and fetal development ultimately lead to production losses, which adversely affect livestock producer. Dystocia, due to a double-headed feotal monster in a four-year old Yankasa ewe, was relieved by caesarean section. The foetus was delivered dead. Dystocia was observed to result from the double-head presentation at the birth canal. Caesarean section was effective in only relieving the condition.

Author Biographies

  • A. YUSUF, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Bauchi State, Nigeria

    Bauchi State Veterinary Clinic

  • B. O. OMONTESE, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria

    Department of Theriogenology and Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

  • P. I. REKWOT, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria

    NAPRI

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Published

2024-07-25

Issue

2015: NSAP 2015 Proceedings

Section

Articles

How to Cite

DOUBLE-HEADED FOETAL MONSTER ASSOCIATED WITH DYSTOCIA IN A YANKASA EWE- A CASE REPORT. (2024). Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 167-169. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7109