Management of foetal mal-posture-induced dystocia in a 3-year-old Red Sokoto doe

Abstract

An adult Red Sokoto doe weighing 35kg was presented to the large animal clinic unit of the State Veterinary Clinic, Sokoto, with the complaint of straining and difficulty in giving birth, observed about 12 hours prior to presentation. History revealed that, the doe was housed with 3 other goats, where wheat bran, bean husk and hay were provided as feed and given water ad lib. There was no history of medication and vaccination. On physical examination of the doe, there was evidence of straining and foul-smelling discharge from the vulva. Vaginal examination revealed an open cervix with a dead kid in anterior presentation and a flexed right forelimb at the carpal joint. The dead kid was delivered via the repulsion and traction method. Treatment administered was Vetcotrim® bolus containing Sulphadiazine 200mg/kg and trimethoprim 40mg, which was inserted into the uterus through the cervix, Maxymycin Q® (inj.) 5% at 0.4ml/kg intramuscularly, Multivitamin at 1ml/10kg intramuscularly and Philodic® (inj.) given intramuscularly at 75mg/3ml. The animal recovered completely after 7 days.