Fetal abdominoschisis and chondrodysplastic dwarfism in hydroallantoic buffaloes
Keywords:
Abdominoschisis, buffalo, chondrodysplastic, fetal monsters, hydorallantois
Abstract
We describe 2 rare cases of hydroallantois in buffaloes, each associated with a distinct severely malformed fetus (abdominoschisis and chondrodysplastic dwarfism, respectively). Both buffaloes, in advanced pregnancy, were presented with progressive abdominal distension, anorexia, and reduced ruminal activity. Transrectal examination revealed excessive allantoic fluid accumulation with no palpable fetal parts. Pregnancy was terminated followed by controlled drainage of allantoic fluid and supportive therapy. Biochemical analysis indicated compromised fetal metabolism; however, buffaloes recovered fully without postpartum complications.
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8. Sharma A, Sharma P, Sharma J, et al: Clinical approach to a rare case of hydrallantois in bitch. Vet Rec Case Rep 2024;12:e937. doi: 10.1002/vrc2.937
9. Napolean RE, Palanisamy M, Selvaraju M, et al: Successful management of hydroallantois in a Jersey crossbred cow. Int J Livest Res 2012;2:213–216. Available from: http://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/5810150310 [cited 22 August 2025].
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12. Purohit GN, Kumar P, Solanki K, et al: Perspective of fetal dystocia in cattle and buffalo: Vet Sci Dev 2012;2:31–42. doi: 10.4081/vsd.2012.3712
13. Craig JF: Fleming’s Veterinary Obstetrics. 4th edition, London; Tindall and Cox: 1930.
14. Singla VK, Sharma RD: Analysis of 188 cases of dystocia in buffaloes. Ind Vet J 1992;69:563–564.
15. Rangasamy S, Rajasundaram RC, Sathiamoorthy T, et al: Management of hydroallantois in a non-descriptive cow. Indian J Anim Reprod 2013;34:52–53.
16. Resum NS, Bhavna KA, Kour P: Hydroallantois in a cross-bred heifer: a case report. Indian J Anim Health 2016;55:91–94.
17. Kumar S, Sharma U, Pandey AK, et al: Hydroallantois in buffalo: a case report. Buffalo Bull 2012;31:67–69.
18. Kumar P, Sharma A, Singh MM, et al: Hydrallantois in buffaloes. Buffalo Bull 2018;37:437–440.
19. Drost M: Complications during gestation in the cow. Theriogenology 2007;68:487–491. doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2007.04.006
20. Morin DE, Hornbuckle T, Rowan LL, et al: Hydrallantois in a caprine doe. J Am Vet Med Assoc 1994;204:108–111. doi: 10.2460/javma.1994.204.01.108
21. Sharma P, Ahuja AK, Sharma A, et al: Hydrallantois with foetal monstrosity in a Murrah crossbred buffalo: a case report. IJAH 2024;63:148–149. doi: 10.36062/ijah.2024.15623
22. Manokaran S, Ravikumar K, Nepolean RE, et al: Hydrallantois in a non-descript buffalo: a case report. Indian J Field Vet 2011;7:69.
23. Peiro JR, Borges AS, Yanaka R, et al: Hydrallantois in an ewe (case report). ARS Vet Jaboticabal 2007;23:116–119. ISSN 0102-6380
24. Papich MG: Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs: Small and Large Animals, 4th edition, St. Louis; Elsevier-WB Saunders: 2016.
25. Bartos M: Congenital abdominal wall defects: a topic review and a case report of a lethal polymalformation. Vet Med-Czech 2020;20:133–137. doi: 10.17221/72/2020
26. Charmila SD, Muramoto C, Silva AWO, et al: Chondrodysplasia bulldog type in cattle in the state of Bahia, Brazil. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 2020;13:536–541. doi: 10.24070/bjvp.1983-0246.v13i2p536-541 [cited 22 August 2025].
Published
2025-10-31
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Sharma , P., Kumar , P., Sood , P., Sharma , A., Yangka , D., Thakur , D., & Sharma , A. (2025). Fetal abdominoschisis and chondrodysplastic dwarfism in hydroallantoic buffaloes. Clinical Theriogenology, 17. https://doi.org/10.58292/CT.v17.12822
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