Caesarean of Lion (Panthera leo) at Dulahajra Safari Park, Bangladesh
S.A. Khan1,4,*, M.M. Hassan1, M.B. Uddin2, Z.M.M. Rahman3, G. Yasin1 and J.H. Epstein4
1Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chittagong, Bangladesh
2Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh
3Dulahajra Safari Park, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
4EcoHealth Alliance, New York, USA
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Abstract
A six years eight months pregnant lioness at the Dulahajara Safari Park, Chakoria, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, was presented with dystocia. This paper described the pre-, intra- and postoperative procedures including anesthetic protocol carried out and performing a caesarean section to remove dead fetuses and the successful recovery of the lioness without complications.
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Cite this paper:
Khan, S.A., Hassan, M.M., Uddin, M.B., Rahman, Z.M.M., Yasin, G., Epstein, J.H., 2011. Caesarean of Lion (Panthera leo) at Dulahajra Safari Park, Bangladesh. Open Vet. J. 1, 10-12