Concurrent occurrence of vagino-cervical and rectal prolapse in a doe and its successful management

Abstract

Abstract: Vaginal prolapse is a common reproductive problem during their last trimester of pregnancy. Protrusion of single or more layers of rectum through the anus is rectal prolapse. Rectal prolapse is also a common problem in cattle and small ruminants. Rectal prolapse occurs following straining which may be related with many conditions. In late gestation, vaginal prolapse may occur due to hormonal shift, decline in progesterone and rise in estrogen. Because of vaginal prolapse the animal may strain continually and end up with rectal prolapse and leads to a serious obstetrical emergency. A two and half years old pluriparous non descriptive doe was presented with the history of a mass protruding through the vulva and anal opening for the past five hours. Based on the initial clinical observation, the case was diagnosed as vagino-cervical prolapse coupled with rectal prolapse. The prolapsed vaginal mass and rectal mass was reduced and replaced in its anatomical position. Since the rectal straining was persistent, parturition was induced using cloprostenol (125 µg) and dexamethasone sodium phosphate (16 mg) as intramuscular injection. Following the induction, the doe delivered two live male kids after 36 hrs. After parturition straining was not observed. The animal made an uneventful recovery without any recurrence. Keywords: Doe, Rectal Prolapse Vagino-cervical prolapse, Parturition, Induction