Background Polymelia is an occasional and congenital malformation in bovine calves,
characterized by the presence of single or multiple accessory limb (s) at various body …

Polymelia is a congenital defect characterized by an excessive number of limbs. Leg
malformations are unusual and have rarely been reported in birds. The ultimate mechanism …

The present study aimed to detect the commonly and rarely occurred congenital limb
deformities affecting foals, calves and goat as well as their surgical management. Twenty …

A 24-hour-old Holstein bull calf with notomelia was donated to the Atlantic Veterinary
College. The extra limb was on the right side of the caudal neck adjacent to the withers. The …

Developing supernumerary limbs is a rare congenital condition that only a few cases have
been documented. Depending on the cause and developmental conditions, they may be …

Introduction congenital abnormality is a defect or a set of defects in a growing fetus that
could result in some structural or functional abnormalities. The exact etiology is unknown …

Congenital malformations and defects of the limbs are among the most frequent congenital
anomalies found in humans and animals. A 3-day-old female lamb was referred to the …

Polymelia was described in a 9-week-old broiler chicken macros-copically and
radiographically. The external features showed two normal limbs and one undeveloped …

A 1-month-old female Korean native calf was referred to the Veterinary Medical Teaching
Hospital, Kyungpook National University. The chief complaint was a supernumerary limb on …

Introduction congenital abnormality is a defect or a set of defects in a growing fetus that
could result in some structural or functional abnormalities. The exact etiology is unknown …