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The article describes the case of a Murrah buffalo with dystocia caused by fetal ascites. The animal showed symptoms such as fetal monstrosity, foetal malpresentation with postural defects of extremities and various foetal abnormalities. It received low epidural anesthesia with lignocaine during the treatment. Fluid filled gross distension in the abdominal region of the fetus was found.

The article describes the case of bull dog monster calf with ascites and achondroplasia in a Jersey cross bred cow. Topics covered include dystocia of the cow at her full term pregnancy, aseptic surgery and caesarean section operation, possible cause of ascites in the cow and postmortem examination of the dead calf with bull dog monster or dwarfism.