DOUBLE-HEADED FOETAL MONSTER ASSOCIATED WITH DYSTOCIA IN A YANKASA EWE- A CASE REPORT

Résumé

Congenital malformation of a foetus may occur in livestock during pregnancy, some of which are incompatible with life. The defects in embryonic and fetal development ultimately lead to production losses, which adversely affect livestock producer. Dystocia, due to a double-headed feotal monster in a four-year old Yankasa ewe, was relieved by caesarean section. The foetus was delivered dead. Dystocia was observed to result from the double-head presentation at the birth canal. Caesarean section was effective in only relieving the condition.