Indian Journal Of Animal Research

MULTIPLE CONGENITAL DEFECTS IN A NEW BORN CALF – A REPORT

Article Id: ARCC1607 | Page : 219-221
Citation :- MULTIPLE CONGENITAL DEFECTS IN A NEW BORN CALF – A REPORT.Indian Journal Of Animal Research.2009.(43):219-221
V. Vijayanand, R.C.Rajasundaram and M.Gokulakrishnan
Address : Veterinary University Peripheral Hospital, TANUVAS Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai – 600 051, India

Abstract

Congenital anomalies are abnormalities of structure or function present at birth and account
for a high percentage of calf mortality from just before to just after calving. A case of
hydrocephalus, arthrogryposis conjoined with facial cleft ( cleft lip ) in a new born Jersey
upgraded calf is reported.

Keywords

Multiple congenital defect Calf

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