Abstract

A Murrah buffalo in the last month of its pregnancy was diagnosed with vaginal prolapse. After normal delivery of a female calf, the foetal membranes were voided uneventfully. However abdominal straining continued and the animal developed third degree cervico-vaginal prolapse within 24 hours of calving. Even though the prolapsed mass was reduced and Buhner’s suture was applied, straining continued. Consequently, the sutures gave in on the fourth day post-partum and the animal once again developed third degree prolapse of vagina and cervix. Hence a rope truss was applied after reducing the prolapsed structures. The animal was supported with antibiotics, fluids, antihistaminics and antiinflammatory medication, following which it recovered slowly over a period of ten days.

Keywords : Cervico-vaginal prolapse, rope truss, Buhner’s suture, Buffalo