a typical case of hydrallantois accompanied by fetal monstrosity in a local ewe of kashmir

a full termed local ewe with the history of continuous straining with labored breathing for last 24 hours was presented. the animal was disinclined to move with tense and round abdomen which developed rapidly during last two weeks. caesarean section revealed hydrallantois accompanied by multiple fetal congenital abnormalities. the ewe was under observation for four weeks. metritis developed 12 days post-operation and was treated successfully. the ewe was found active on 25 days post-surgery with gain of extra 3 kg bodyweight.