Abstract

A two-year-old rabbit doe was presented with the history of vigorous straining for the last few hours and eventually become dull, anorectic and laterally recumbent following kindling of three kits fourteen hours prior to presentation. Abdominal palpation revealed presence of two more foetuses. Based on the anamnesis and the clinical findings, the case was diagnosed as secondary uterine inertia and subsequently, one kit was delivered via trans-abdominal manipulation. Due to the non-availability of appropriately sized instrument, the second foetus was delivered on medical management with the parental administration of oxytocin and calcium. The doe recovered uneventfully within a week.

Keywords : Assisted delivery, Oxytocin, Rabbit, Secondary uterine inertia