Dicephalic Monster in A Graded Murrah Buffalo

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Intas Polivet (2011) Vol.

12 (I): 30-31 Short Communication

Dicephalic Monster in a Graded Murrah Buffalo

Ch. Mallikharjuna Rao1, N.V.V. Hari Krishna2 and B. Chandra Prasad1


Teaching Veterinary Clinical Services Complex
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao College of Veterinary Science
Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University
Gannavaram - 521 101 (Andhra Pradesh)

ABSTRACT infiltration analgesia using 2% Lignocaine


A case of dystocia in a primiparous graded murrah hydrochloride following sedation with xylazine @
buffalo due to dicephalic monster with muscular 0.05 mg/kg b.wt., a dead female dicephalic monster
contracture and ankyloses of fore limbs is reported was delivered. The uterine and laparotomy
and discussed. The calf was delivered by incisions were closed in routine method.
cesarean section. Administration of perioperative i/v fluids and
postoperative Intamoxa 2.5 g b.i.d (Amoxicillin &
KEY WORDS: Monster, Murrah, Buffalo,
Cloxicillin each 1.25g), Melonex a 15ml/day
Dicephalic
(Meloxicam 5mg/ml) for one week and Oricalb 20
Introduction ml/day for four days through intramuscular route
Congenital anomalies are defects caused by was carried out.
genetic or environmental factors or by interaction Discussion
of both and are classified as lethal, semi lethal or In majority of cases, fetal monstrosities result in
non lethal (Roberts, 1971). The present paper dystocia, warranting immediate laparo-
reports a rare case of dicephalic monster with hysterotomy to save the life of the dam (Sharma,
muscular contracture and ankyloses of fore limbs 2006). Dicephalic monsters in cows were reported
in a graded murrah buffalo causing dystocia.
History and Surgical Treatment
A 4½ years primiparous graded murrah buffalo at
full term was presented with a history of prolonged
labor of 18 hours with all the signs of parturition
which was bred with artificial insemination. Per
vaginal examination revealed dicephalic fetus in
anterior longitudinal presentation with stiffness of
fore limbs and carpal flexion of right fore limb.
The heads were lying against maternal pelvic
brim. Attempts to deliver the fetus by mutation and
forced traction after proper lubrication was not
successful. Hence it was decided to perform
Fig.1 : Dicephalic monster with muscular contracture
cesarean section.
and ankyloses of fore limbs.
In dorsal recumbency and aseptic procedure by Adsul et al. (1992), Veena and Rama Krishna
through mid ventral approach under local (1999) and Abraham et al. (2007).
1. Veterinary Assistant Surgeon
2. Corresponding Author and Assistant Professor, The calf had a single body with duplicated heads
Department of Veterinary Surgery (dicephalic), 4 eyes, 4 ears, 2 mandibles,
a - Brand of Intas Animal Health, Ahmedabad 2 maxillae, 2 fore limbs and 2 hind limbs. Both the
b - Brand of Indo Biocare, Vadodara heads were united behind the mandibles at 900

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to single wide spine. Complete nasopharynx, References


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to dicephalic monster with Schistosomus reflexus in a
surgical intervention and the dam had uneventful cow. Intas Polivet 2:163.
recovery.

Dr. S. S. Randhawa takes over as


Director of Research, GADVASU
Dean (Postgraduate Studies) and Eminent Professor of Clinical Veterinary Medicine,
Dr. Sarnarinder Singh Randhawa has joined as Director of Research, Guru Angad Dev
Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana. He has over 30 years of
eventful professional experience in teaching, research and extension. He was Head of
Department of Veterinary Medicine and Clinical Veterinary Medicine for 5½ years. He has
208 original research papers, 63 extension articles and more than 46 keynote/lead papers
to his credit. Dr. Randhawa is well known for his pioneering works on minerals and their
role in ruminant nutrition. He was member of the Research Advisory Committee of Central
Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSWRI), Avikanagar, Rajasthan for three years and
General Secretary of Indian Society for Veterinary Medicine (ISVM) for four years. He has
won many National awards and was elected fellow of 5 Academies and Scientific societies,
2 awards from ICAR, 5 Gold Medals from National Scientific societies. He had visited many
countries like Brazil, USA, UK, Germany, France and Italy to present research papers and
have interaction on latest advances in Veterinary Medicine. Dr. S.S. Randhawa also has
the distinction of serving as elected Vice President of ISVM.

Intas Polivet and the entire Veterinary community wishes him success in his endeavour and
hope that his expertise would help GADVASU to attain newer milestones.

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