Persistent hymen: A cause of infertility in Murrah graded buffalo

A three and half year old Murrah graded buffalo heifer was presented with the history of straining during urination and repeat breeding for last six months. On per-rectal and vaginoscopic examination the case was diagnosed as persistent hymen. The condition was treated surgically with Trocar and Canula. The animal showed an uneventful recovery, inseminated after two months of treatment and got conceived.