365 Introduction Equine dystocia is truly an emergency and threatens survival of both dam and fetus (Freeman et al.,, 1999) with one of the most challenging conditions faced by equine practitioners. Malpostures of long fetal extremities is a major cause of dystocia in mare (Frazer, 2001). One of the most difficult obstetrical challenges is the dogsitting posture (Card, 2002). The incidence of dog-sitting posture is reported to be 0.7% (Baldwin et al., 1991). Procedure of fetotomy is not as easy as in cow due to longer equine birth canal impediment poses by rapidly detaching fetal membranes (Fraser, 1997). The present communique is to place on a rare case of dystocia due to dog-sitting posture (Ventrovertical presentation) relieved by fetotomy. History A full term pregnant primiparous three year old mare from Jalore, Rajasthan, India was presented with history of severe straining and difficulty in foaling since last 10 hours after rupture of chorioallantoic bag. Owner had resorted to Veterinary assistance where traction to head and limbs was advocated but could not be manipulated to achieve desired effect. After failure of all efforts the mare was referred to our clinic. Clinical Observation Upon general examination, mare was alert and active with normal body temperature (102.0 0 F) and respiration rate (32 per minute) but with an elevated heart rate (80 per minute) and ocular congestion. The vulva was swollen and two ropes hanging at the vulva were found to be tied with right fore limb and another on neck of fetus when it arrived. Cervix was fully dilated and confluent with uterus with dried birth passage. Fetus was in ventro-vertical presentation with presence of head and completely extended one fore and one hind limb in birth canal, whereas, rest of the limbs were flexed and stucked against pubis. On basis of clinical observations the case was diagnosed as dystocia in mare due to dog sitting posture (Ventro-vertical presentation) of dead fetus. Obstretical Management The mare was restrained in standing position after sedation with Xylazine (15ml, i/v) and epidural anesthesia (5ml, 2% Lignocaine HCL) to ease the obstetrical procedure. The perineal region was thoroughly washed and cleaned with antiseptic solution before obstetrical operation. Proper lubrication of birth canal was done with ample amount of liquid paraffin. Repulsion of hind limb by kuhn’s crutch repeller was performed. An effort to repel hind limb back could make it only upto pelvic brim where it was later proved to be a hurdle while traction procedure. Then another fore limb was brought to its normal position. Sufficient traction was given using long blunt obstestical hook in right eye orbit and over ropes of both fore limbs and neck region but fetus did not progress Management of Dog Sitting Posture through Fetotomy in Mare T.V. Sutaria 1 , H.C. Nakhashi, P.S. Kapadiya, B.N. Suthar and P.M. Chauhan Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics Dr.V.M. Jhala Clinical Complex College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University (SDAU) Deesa - 385535 (Gujarat) Abstract A full term pregnant mare in her first parity with difficulty in foaling since last 10 hours after rupture of chorioallantoic bag. All efforts for vaginal delivery of fetus failed at field level and condition was more aggrevated when presented at our clinic. Per vaginal examination revealed a fully dilated cervix and a dead fetus in dog sitting posture (ventro- vertical presentation). Mutation to correct the posture failed at field and hence fetotomy was opted to relieve dystocia. Several fetotomy yielded delivery of male dead fetus after restraining mare in standing position under xylazine sedation and epidural analgesia. Mare was treated with antibiotic, analgesic and supportive therapy. The mare recovered uneventfully and did not show any post-operative complication. Keywords: Dog sitting posture; foaling; fetotomy; mare Intas Polivet (2014) Vol. 15 (II): 365-366 Short Communication 1. Corresponding author. E-mail: tarun.vets@gmail.com