Gaber A Megahed*

Department of Theriogenology, Assiut University, Egypt

*Corresponding Author: Gaber A Megahed, Department of Theriogenology, Assiut University, Egypt.

Received: January 08, 2026; Published: June 14, 2026

Abstract

Eight cows, aged 4 to 8 years, were brought to Assiut University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assiut, Egypt due to prolonged gestation with no signs of labor. Examination revealed mummified fetuses, leading to a cesarean section to remove them. Postoperative care included fluids, antibiotics, and antiseptics. The incidence of mummified fetuses was 0.873%, and the pregnancy rate after removal was 62.5%. The study recommends improved hygiene, management, and breeder education to prevent fetal mummification. The study suggests that fetal mummification can be prevented through good hygiene and sanitation, good management, and awareness programs for breeders on the importance of caring for animals during the reproductive period.

Keywords: Mummified Fetus; Corpus Luteum (CL)

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Citation

Citation: Gaber A Megahed. “A Retrospective Case Study on Fetal Mummification in Egyptian Cows, Focusing on its Management Strategies and Fertility Feedback". Acta Scientific Veterinary Sciences 8.1 (2026): 35-38.

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