author(s)
Sharun Khan, Anjana Satheesh, Sabarinadh VR, Ranjith Mohan M, Syed Aboobacker Sidhique and Shaji Panikkassery

abstract
Dystocia is defined as difficulty in parturition. It is a common condition in small ruminants especially goats. A four year old Malabari goat was presented to Veterinary Polyclinic, Mannarkkad with the history of full term pregnancy and distention of the ventral abdomen. The animal was showing straining intermittently for the past one day without progressing into parturition. Preliminary examinations followed by pervaginal examination identified the need of cesarean section. The goat was sedated using xylazine. Local infiltration analgesia was achieved with 2 % lignocaine hydrochloride at the proposed site of the incision. Left lower abdominal coeliotomy was done. The gravid uterus was identified which was seen attached to the lower abdomen. The uterus was carefully detached from the lower abdominal wall and was lifted towards the incision site. The incision was made on the uterine body. Removed the dead fetus from the uterus. The uterus was sutured, followed by suturing of the peritoneum, muscle layers, and skin. Postoperatively animal was treated with antibiotics for five days. Animals recovered from anesthesia without any complication and made uneventful recovery after the course of antibiotics along with other supportive therapy.