PARASITIC CONJOINED TWINS IN PIG - A CASE REPORT

Authors

  • P. Thirunavukkarasu Assistant Professor, Livestock Farm Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, TANUVAS, Namakkal – 637 002
  • S. Ramakrishnan Professor and Head, Livestock Farm Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, TANUVAS, Namakkal – 637 002
  • R. Sakthivadivu Assistant Professor, Livestock Farm Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, TANUVAS, Namakkal – 637 002
  • C. Nithya Assistant Professor, Livestock Farm Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, TANUVAS, Namakkal – 637 002

Keywords:

Conjoined twins, Thoracopagus, Parasitic Conjoined Twins

Abstract

A five year old Large White Yorkshire sow gave birth to a conjoined cephalothoracopagus, which was stillborn.

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Published

08-12-2023

How to Cite

P. Thirunavukkarasu, S. Ramakrishnan, R. Sakthivadivu, & C. Nithya. (2023). PARASITIC CONJOINED TWINS IN PIG - A CASE REPORT. Indian Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Research, 52(4), 117-119. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJVASR/article/view/145257