Ultrasonographic assessment of kidney in dystocia affected buffaloes before and after caesarean section in relation to survival rate

Abstract

Serum creatinine level has been found at higher level in dystocia affected buffaloes which indicates malfunction of kidney. Caesarean section has been performed in buffaloes for relieving dystocia since 1963 but a prognostic test to predict survivability in buffaloes following caesarean section is unavailable. The findings of present study indicate that the mean pixel value of kidney obtained through ultrasonography may be useful indicator for prognosis of caesarean section in buffaloes.