Unilateral Polydactylism in a German Holstein-Friesian Calf - A case report

Authors

  • Bianca Carstanjen Klinik für Pferde, Allgemeine Chirurgie und Radiologie, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Freie Universität Berlin, Oertzenweg 19b, 14163 Berlin,
  • Juliane Pennecke Clinic for Ruminants and Swine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Freie Universität Berlin, Königsweg 65, 14163 Berlin
  • Sara Boehart Klinik für Pferde, Allgemeine Chirurgie und Radiologie, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Freie Universität Berlin, Oertzenweg 19b, 14163 Berlin,
  • Kerstin E. Müller Clinic for Ruminants and Swine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Freie Universität Berlin, Königsweg 65, 14163 Berlin

Keywords:

calf, congenital anomaly, polydactylism

Abstract

This case report describes the diagnosis and surgical treatment of unilateral polydactylism of unknown origin in a calf. A six-week-old female German Holstein-Friesian calf was referred to the clinic with a hyperflexion of the fetlock and carpal joints of the right forelimb, associated with two surplus digits in the same leg, which was confirmed by radiographic examination. Surgery consisted of an osteotomy of the second metacarpal bone, a
disarticulation in the antebrachiocarpal joint of the additional limb combined with an amputation of both odd digits. The follow-up of 12 months revealed a functionally sound heifer showing a good cosmetic outcome.

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How to Cite

Carstanjen, B., Pennecke, J., Boehart, S., & Müller, K. E. (2013). Unilateral Polydactylism in a German Holstein-Friesian Calf - A case report. The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 40(1), 69–74. Retrieved from https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/tjvm/article/view/12330

Issue

Vol. 40 No. 1 (2010): March

Section

Short Communications