Retrieval of Retained Artificial Insemination Sheath with Semen Straw in a Non-Descript Cow

Authors

  • Subramanian Prakash Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics,Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu, Thanjavur,
  • Vijayakumar Tarun Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics,Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu, Thanjavur,
  • Soundarapandian Satheshkumar Faculty of basic sciences, Madras Veterinary college, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
  • Ponnusamy Jayaganthan Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics,Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu, Thanjavur,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2025.46.04.18

Keywords:

Cow, Retained AI sheath, AI Straw, Cervix

Abstract

A pluriparous cow was presented with a retained AI sheath with semen straw in the genital tract due to faulty insem ination. Clinical examination showed vulvar oedema, hyperaemic vaginal mucosa and a swollen cervix, while rectal palpation and ultrasonography confirmed the sheath in the recto-vaginal pouch. Under epidural anaesthesia, the rectal mucosa containing the sheath was exteriorized through the anus, and the sheath was removed via a small rectal incision. The animal recovered uneventfully.

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Published

2026-02-06

Issue

Vol. 46 No. 4 (2025): The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction (Dec)

Section

Short Communication

How to Cite

Prakash, S., Tarun, V., Satheshkumar, S., & Jayaganthan, P. (2026). Retrieval of Retained Artificial Insemination Sheath with Semen Straw in a Non-Descript Cow. The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction, 46(4), 94-96. https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2025.46.04.18