author(s)
Akshay Kumar, Dileep Kumar Yadav, Gyanesh Kumar, Manoj Kumar Yadav, Vikas Sachan and Vijay Singh

abstract
The cases of congenital anomalies especially related to vertebral column in ruminants are less common. This communication reports a case of congenital abnormality of vertebral column (scoliosis) in a fetus along with improper disposition causing the difficult parturition in an ewe. Fetus was with laterally curved vertebral column which was supposed to be cause of dystocia along with faulty fetal disposition. Dystocia was relieved with successful per-vaginal delivery using obstetrical manipulation.