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A 5 Year (2010 – 2014) Retrospective Study on Dystocia Cases Managed in Veterinary Clinics in North Western Nigeria

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  • Ashiru Dahiru

    (Department of Veterinary physiology and Biochemistry, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria)

  • Aliyu Jibril

    (Department of theriogenology and animal production, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria)

  • Nura Abubakar

    (Department of Veterinary surgery and radiology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria)

Abstract

A 5 – year (2010 – 2014) retrospective study of dystocia cases presented and managed in veterinary clinics located in north western Nigeria, was carried out using clinical case records. All records containing cases of dystocia were carefully studied and recorded. Dystocia accounted for 0.9% of 31106 cases presented and managed within the study period. A total of 10,351, 14,185 and 6570 cases where reported in Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara respectively. Ovine is the most affected species (74.4%) followed by caprine (20.3%) and lastly bovine (5.3%). The breed of bovine affected with dystocia are sokoto gudali (78.6%) and white fulani (21.4%) while for ovine are yankasa (40%), balami (25.3%), ouda (24.7%) and cross breed (10%). While for caprine are red Sokoto goats (85%) and West African dwarf (15%). Oversized fetus is the common cause in ovine and bovine while for caprine is twinning. Manual traction is the most common management used followed by caesarean section in both ovine and caprine while for bovine is caesarean section. It is recommended that, more work should be done to reduce dystocia occurrence, enlighten people about cross breeding and proper record keeping so as to know the total number of cases recorded.

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  • Ashiru Dahiru & Aliyu Jibril & Nura Abubakar, 2021. "A 5 Year (2010 – 2014) Retrospective Study on Dystocia Cases Managed in Veterinary Clinics in North Western Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 8(9), pages 45-51, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:8:y:2022:i:9:p:45-51
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