Uterine torsion in buffaloes-A single largest cause of maternal dystocia

Uterine torsion in buffaloes revealed that it is the single largest cause of maternal dystocia recorded in Teaching veterinary clinical complex, Veterinary Poly clinics and Veterinary mobile clinics. Diagnostic evaluation of the uterine torsion by Transrectal palpation of the broad ligaments which deviate from the normal anatomical position. The success of management of the uterine torsion depends on correct diagnosis and timely presentation of cases followed by medical and obstetrical managements. Torsion of the uterus occurs in a gravid uterine horn and is defined as the rotation or twisting of the gravid uterus on its longitudinal axis. The common cause of dystocia in buffaloes concern uterine torsion cases in buffaloes are up to 67- 83% of the dystocia presented at referral clinical units