Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci (2020) 9(4): 3033-3035 3033 Original Research Article https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2020.904.354 Management of Oviductal Prolapse in Duck Dimpi Choudhury 1 *, Joga Dev Mahanta 1 and Karabi Phukan 2 1 Department of Poultry Science, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Guwahati, Assam, India 2 Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Guwahati, Assam, India *Corresponding author ABSTRACT Introduction Prolapse (pickout) is the condition where the turning inside out of the oviduct and rectal organs through the vent, to the extent of not retracting back. It is commonly seen mainly in young female birds at the initial stage of laying period (Singh et al., 2017). An egg may or may not still be contained within the prolapsed structure. These kinds of cases may lead to necrosis of the areas if left untreated (Peter, 2002). Prolapse usually occurs as a consequence of tenesmus, weakness of perirectal and perianal connective tissues or muscles, uncoordinated peristaltic contractions and inflammation or edema of rectal mucous membranes, stress which predispose to prolapse (Naik and Jyothi, 2013). Other causes include structural or mechanical interference, abnormally shaped or soft- shelled eggs, infection, nutritional deficiencies, inadequate dietary supplementation for hens during breeding, repeated breeding cycles and other poor husbandry practices (Peter, 2002). It may also occur secondary to any condition that causes chronic, excessive straining such as normal physiologic hyperplasia during egg laying. Eight months old Vanaraja Hen was brought with the swelling and prolapsed of the oviduct. On examination, the oviduct was protruded from the vent with no retention of egg. The bird is restrained carefully and then the protruded part of the oviduct is washed with Normal Saline Solution. The protruded parts are rubbed with Lignocaine gel and carefully the oviduct was retracted inside and then purse string suture is applied. This case describes the successful treatment and management of the condition by treating the affected part. Antibiotic course along with other supportive treatment such as anti-inflammatory and vitamins was given to the bird. Keywords Duck, Oviduct, Prolapse, Treatment Accepted: 26 March 2020 Available Online: 10 April 2020 Article Info International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 9 Number 4 (2020) Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas.com