Simple Summary This study focused on the ultrasound diagnosis of twins in canine and
feline species. Prenatal diagnosis is becoming increasingly important even in small animals …

With 2 figures Summary Conjoined twins have been observed in a wide range of
mammalian and non‐mammalian species; they are considered to be more common in …

Cephalothoracopagus is a very rare form of conjoined twins and is characterized by fusion
of heads and thoraxes with two separate spines, limbs and pelves. The aim of this study was …

In this report, we present a rare case of cephalothoracopagus (monocephalic dithoracic)
conjoined twins with anencephaly in pig. Conjoined Polish large white piglets were born at …

Complete caudal duplication is an extremely rare type of conjoined twinning. This
communication reports the birth and gross features of a live conjoined British Blue kitten …

This case report describes a rare occurrence of asymmetrical conjoined twinning in lambs in
M akurdi (B enue state), M iddle B elt region of N igeria. The conjoined twins were delivered …

Contents Monozygotic twinning has not previously been genetically confirmed in the dog.
This case report describes the finding of two viable male monozygotic foetuses within one …

Congenital defects result from errors during fetal development, and can be caused by
genetic defects, infectious agents, or environmental factors (1). Conjoined or fused twins …

It is known that the prevalence of CSs in some breeds approaches 100%. In addition, this
study identified previous CSs, fewer than eight and more than 11 puppies per litter in …

A female pair of conjoined twins of the Lhasa Apso canine breed was subjected to
tomographic and anatomical examinations. The twins had only one head and neck. The two …