A Case of Omphalo‐Ischiopagus (Dicephalic Dithoracic Abdominopagus Tetrascelus Tetrabrachius) in Lambs |
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| Authors: | M O Samuel N Wachida J H Abenga A I Kisani S S Adamu P Hambesha E Gyang E O Oyedipe |
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| Institution: | 1. Veterinary Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agriculture Makurdi, , P. M. B. 2373, Makurdi Benue State, Nigeria;2. Department of Veterinary Anatomy, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agriculture Makurdi, , Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria;3. Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agriculture Makurdi, , Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria;4. Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agriculture Makurdi, , Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria |
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| Abstract: | This case report describes a rare occurrence of asymmetrical conjoined twinning in lambs in Makurdi (Benue state), Middle Belt region of Nigeria. The conjoined twins were delivered normally by a multiparous ewe of about three and a half years old; the female twins had two complete set of limbs. Barium meal and X‐ray revealed abnormalities of the skeletal, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. This condition is rare in sheep and is to the best of our knowledge the first report of omphalo‐ishiopagus (dicephalic dithoracic tetrabrachius) twinned lambs. The condition always leads to death of the twin lambs due to various physical abnormalities. |
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