Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Temporary hindlimb paresis following dystocia due to foetal macrosomia in a Celebes crested macaque (Macaca nigra).
- Journal:
- Journal of medical primatology
- Year:
- 2017
- Authors:
- Debenham, John James et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Companion Animal Clinical Sciences
Abstract
A multiparous Celebes crested macaque presented with dystocia due to foetal macrosomia, causing foetal mortality and hindlimb paresis. After emergency caesarean section, recovery of motor function took 1 month before hindlimbs were weight bearing and 2 months before re-integration with the troop.
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