Cervico-Vaginal And Rectal Prolapse In Two West African Dwarf (Wad) Goats In Nsukka, Nigeria: A Case Report

Abstract

A report is presented of two cases of cervico-vaginal and rectal prolapse involving a nulliparous, primigravid and an older pluriparous WAD goat raised semi-intensively. The cases were presented at the veterinary teaching hospital (VTH), University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) within one week of each other. One of the goats died while the other had uncomplicated kidding two weeks after successful prolapse reduction. The predisposing factors and the technique of prolapse reduction adopted are discussed.

Keywords: Prolapse, Cervico-vaginal, Rectal, Improvised prolapse retainer

Nigerian Veterinary Journal Vol. 27 (3) 2006 pp. 105-108