Title of article
Monocephalus, thoracopagus and dipygus twins in Sokoto Red goat
Author/Authors
Buhari, S. Usmanu Danfodiyo University - Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Nigeria , Yakubu, A.S. Usmanu Danfodiyo University - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Theriogenology, Nigeria , Jibril, A. Usmanu Danfodiyo University - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Theriogenology, Nigeria , Adeyanju, J.B. Usmanu Danfodiyo University - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Theriogenology, Nigeria , Chafe, U.M. Usmanu Danfodiyo University - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Theriogenology, Nigeria
From page
23
To page
24
Abstract
A dipygus Sokoto red goat was delivered through caesarean section following protracted period of dystocia. The dipygus thoracopagus twins died shortly after the surgery and were examined radiographically and at necropsy. They were monocephalus joined at the thoracic region (thoracopagus) and had separate spinal columns.
Keywords
Monocephalus , Thoracopagus and Dipygus , Sokoto red goat
Journal title
Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences
Journal title
Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences
Record number
2577869
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