USE OF MODIFIED SCHAFFER’S METHOD FOR THE DETORSION OF UTERUS IN A PLURIPAROUS EWE


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Authors

  • A TEJA Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary Science - Tirupati, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Andhra Pradesh - 517 502 Author
  • S SHANMUKHI Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary Science - Tirupati, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Andhra Pradesh - 517 502 Author
  • B HEMKUMAR Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary Science - Tirupati, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Andhra Pradesh - 517 502 Author
  • K MOULI KRISHNA Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary Science - Tirupati, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Andhra Pradesh - 517 502 Author

Keywords:

Dystocia, Ewe, Schaffer’s method, Uterine torsion

Abstract

Pervaginal examination in pluriparous ewe with the history of dystocia was carried out using a vaginal  speculum. The twisting of vagina in clockwise fashion was revealed, however, the cervix was not visible. Schaffer’s  method of detorsion using a plank was adopted with a few modifications. The lambing was successful after rolling 
the ewe on its right side.

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Published

2026-07-03

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Vol. 38 No. 1 (2017): The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction

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How to Cite

USE OF MODIFIED SCHAFFER’S METHOD FOR THE DETORSION OF UTERUS IN A PLURIPAROUS EWE. (2026). The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction, 38(1), 70-71. https://issar.net.in/index.php/issar/article/view/441

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