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MULTIPLE CONGENITAL DEFECTS IN A NEW BORN CALF – A REPORT

V. Vijayanand, R.C.Rajasundaram, M.Gokulakrishnan

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¹Veterinary University Peripheral Hospital, TANUVAS Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai – 600 051, India

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Cite article:- Vijayanand V., R.C.Rajasundaram, M.Gokulakrishnan (2025). MULTIPLE CONGENITAL DEFECTS IN A NEW BORN CALF – A REPORT. Indian Journal of Animal Research. 43(3): 219-221. doi: .

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.

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