A Case Report: Rapid Progression of Postpartum Uterine Rupture to Sepsis and Multi Organ Dysfunction (MOD) in a Boer Goat (Capra aegagrus hircus)

Abstract

A two-year-old female Boer goat in Belait district, Brunei Darussalam died within 24 hours postpartum following abnormal vulvar discharge. Investigation into the cause of the death was conducted by post-mortem examination and targeted histological assessment of affected organs. Post-mortem revealed a ruptured and disintegrated uterus with dark, mucoid fluid, unilateral mastitis, pulmonary congestion, hepatic pallor, renal cortical discoloration, and myocardial striations. Histopathology demonstrated lymphocytic infiltration in the uterus, kidneys, and myocardium, alveolar oedematous hemorrhage, and fat accumulation in the epicardial space. The findings are consistent with peritonitis and sepsis leading to multi-organ dysfunction (MOD). The rapid progression from parturition to death highlights the peracute nature of postpartum uterine rupture and its systemic consequences in goats. Regular monitoring and preventive care during the postpartum period are essential to reduce the risk of complication and ensure the health of the animal.