Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Long-term survival of a cow with cervical ectopia cordis.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2011
- Authors:
- Onda, Ken et al.
- Affiliation:
- Azabu University School of Veterinary Medicine · Japan
Abstract
This study investigated the long-term survival of a calf with cervical ectopia cordis that grew normally, became pregnant, and calved normally. The cow showed normal cardiac function and absence of peripheral circulation abnormalities. This paper documents antemortem characteristics of the affected cow.
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