International Journal of Allied Sciences (IJAS)

EXAMINING THE ANOMALY OF AN IMPERFORATED HYMEN IN A HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN HEIFER: A SCARCE AND INTRICATE CASE

Authors

  • Roberts Sharma Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University, Palampur - 176062 (H.P)
  • Kumar Singh Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University, Palampur - 176062 (H.P)

Abstract

An atypical and intricate case came to light when a 20-month-old Holstein Friesian heifer presented with an obstruction in its genital tract during an artificial insemination procedure carried out by a field veterinarian. The animal displayed a regular oestrous cycle without any signs of cervico-vaginal discharge during oestrus, which added to the complexity of the case. A per vaginal examination exposed a thick muscular band located in front of the external urethral orifice, which was subsequently diagnosed as an imperforated hymen. To address this seldom-seen hymenal defect, a trocar was employed to create a perforation, followed by dilation through digital pressure. In this 300-word abstract, the various facets of this extraordinary case are thoroughly examined, shedding light on the diagnostic and treatment methods used to manage such an infrequent condition in a Holstein Friesian heifer.

Keywords:

Persistent hymen, Inheritance, Heifer

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Published

2022-08-23

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 8: August-2022

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Sharma, R., & Singh, K. (2022). EXAMINING THE ANOMALY OF AN IMPERFORATED HYMEN IN A HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN HEIFER: A SCARCE AND INTRICATE CASE. International Journal of Allied Sciences (IJAS), 13(8), 18–20. Retrieved from https://zapjournals.com/Journals/index.php/Allied-Sciences/article/view/269