A Rare Case of Diprosopus Buffalo Calf in a Non-Descript Buffalo

Authors

  • Asloob Ahmad Malik Division of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Shere-e-Kashmir, University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shuhama, Alusteng, Srinagar–190006, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
  • Rayees Habib Department of Sheep Husbandry-Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
  • Ishtiyaq Ahmad Dar Department of Animal Husbandry-Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
  • Faisal Ahmad Malik Division of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Shere-e-Kashmir, University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shuhama, Alusteng, Srinagar–190006, Jammu and Kashmir, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2022.43.1.15

Keywords:

Diprosopus, Non-descript buffalo, buffalo calf, Dystocia

Abstract

A case of diprosopus monauchenos is described in a non-descript buffalo. A 6 year old buffalo with single parity was presented along with a live defective male calf was presented to the clinic.  The congenital defective male calf was delivered normally by the dam. The major gross anatomical malformations were restricted to the head only. Physical examination revealed two oral cavities and both of them fused medially forming a single epiglottis and oesophagus. The male calf survived only for a week on hand-feeding of milk. This is the first diprosopus case report in buffalo calf from Jammu and Kashmir, India

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Published

2022-05-06

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 1 (2022): The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction (Jan-Jun)

Section

Short Communication

How to Cite

Malik, A.A., Habib, R., Dar, I.A., & Malik, F.A. (2022). A Rare Case of Diprosopus Buffalo Calf in a Non-Descript Buffalo . The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction, 43(1), 77–79. https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2022.43.1.15
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