~ 540 ~ The Pharma Innovation Journal 2018; 7(11): 540-541 ISSN (E): 2277- 7695 ISSN (P): 2349-8242 NAAS Rating: 5.03 TPI 2018; 7(11): 540-541 © 2018 TPI www.thepharmajournal.com Received: 02-09-2018 Accepted: 03-10-2018 Abhishek Kumar PhD Scholar, Division of Animal Reproduction, ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India Brijesh Kumar Scientist, Division of Animal Reproduction, ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India Nitish Singh Kharayat PhD Scholar, Division of Animal Reproduction, ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India Sushobhit Singh PhD Scholar, Division of Animal Reproduction, ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India Muzamil Rashid PhD Scholar, Division of Animal Reproduction, ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India Balamurugan B PhD Scholar, Division of Animal Reproduction, ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India Athanas Alex Ngou MVSc Scholar, Division of Animal Reproduction, ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India Rohit Kurhe MVSc Scholar, Division of Animal Reproduction, ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India Harendra Kumar Principal Scientist and Head, Division of Animal Reproduction, ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India Correspondence Abhishek Kumar PhD Scholar, Division of Animal Reproduction, ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India Uterine torsion associated with posterior longitudinal presentation and lumbo-sacral position of the fetus in a buffalo Abhishek Kumar, Brijesh Kumar, Nitish Singh Kharayat, Sushobhit Singh, Muzamil Rashid, Balamurugan B, Athanas Alex Ngou, Rohit Kurhe and Harendra Kumar Abstract A 7 years old buffalo in its 4 th parity was presented to Referral Veterinary Polyclinic with the history of completed gestation, inappetance and unable to proceed into calving inspite of straining and discomfort for the last 24-30 hours. The per-vaginal examination revealed post-cervical, right sided (clock-wise) uterine torsion greater than 180 ° but, lesser than 360°. Animal was casted in right lateral recumbency and detorsion attempt was made by modified schaffer’s method and after two rolls, torsion was relieved. Cervix was opened as revealed by per-vaginal examination and fetal disposition was checked. Fetus was in posterior longitudinal presentation, lumbo-sacral position with both hindlimbs extended in the birth canal as sole of the hooves was palpable, confirmed by palpating tail and anus of fetus and no fetal reflex was felt when finger was put in anus. However, with the help of obstetrical rope and hook, forced extraction was applied and a dead male fetus was extracted out. The animal was discharged on the same day after the treatment. Keywords: Buffalo, uterine torsion, fetal maldisposition, posterior longitudinal presentation Introduction Uterine torsion is the spiral twisting of the pregnant uterus on its longitudinal axis [1] . It has been reported in various species like cattle [2] , buffalo [3] , doe [4] , ewe [5] , llama [6] , camel [7] , mare [8] , bitch [9] and queen [10] with maximum reports in cattle and buffaloes. The anatomical differences of genital structures and alignment of pregnant uterus on pelvic brim predispose cattle and buffaloes to uterine torsion [11] . Cervix is found to be partially or completely dilated immediately after the correction of torsion due to its՚ association with process of parturition i.e. late 1 st stage or early 2 nd stage of labor [12] . Uterine torsion is the single most common cause of maternal causes of dystocia and reported to be more common in the buffaloes [3, 13] . Direction of torsion can be either in clockwise (right sided) or in anticlockwise (left sided) direction. It can be either pre-cervical (cranial to the cervix) or post-cervical (caudal to the cervix) with the most reported occurrence of post-cervical right sided uterine torsions in buffaloes [14] . Correction is done by rolling the animal while uterus is fixed by either plank method (>180 ° torsion) or by grasping cervical folds and fetal parts per-vaginal if accessible (<180 ° torsion). Fetal maldisposition as fetal cause of dystocia is the abnormal presentation, position or posture of fetus often associated with uterine torsion generally occur due to weak, succumb or dead fetus which cannot exhibit righting reflex or normal disposition. Fetal death in delayed cases of uterine torsion or when degree of torsion is greater is mostly due to compromised blood supply to the fetus. History and Clinical Examination A 7 years old buffalo in its 4 th parity was presented to the Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics section of the Referral Veterinary Polyclinic (Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar) with the history of completed gestation, inappetance and unable to proceed into calving inspite of straining and discomfort for the last 24-30 hours. The animal was in good body condition and gross observation revealed relaxation of sacro-sciatic ligaments, relaxation of perineum, vulva along with teat engorgement and udder enlargement. The per-vaginal examination revealed post-cervical, right sided (clock-wise) uterine torsion greater than 180 ° but, lesser than 360 ° and cervical so was not palpable.