Uterus didelphys in an ewe as a cause of dystocia

Estrella Herrera; Tessa Marshall

doi:10.58292/CT.v17.12651

Estrella Herrera Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA
Tessa Marshall Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA

DOI: https://doi.org/10.58292/CT.v17.12651

Keywords: Sheep, dystocia, congenital anomaly, uterus, cervix

Abstract

A 2-year, full-term ewe was presented for straining and failure of parturition to progress. Vaginal delivery was achieved but resulted in a full thickness cervicouterine tear secondary to abnormal reproductive tract anatomy. Ewe was euthanized and determined to have uterus didelphys via field necropsy. This incidental finding demonstrated that pregnancy can be carried to term despite substantial anatomic abnormality, highlighting the importance of a thorough reproductive tract examination prior to assisted delivery.

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