FOETAL MUMMIFICATION IN PIG - A CASE REPORT
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P. Thirunavukkarasu
Assistant Professor, Livestock Farm Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, TANUVAS, Namakkal – 637 002,
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S. Ramakrishnan
Professor and Head, Livestock Farm Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, TANUVAS, Namakkal – 637 002,
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V. Boopathi
Assistant Professor, Livestock Farm Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, TANUVAS, Namakkal – 637 002,
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R. Sakthivadivu
Assistant Professor, Livestock Farm Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, TANUVAS, Namakkal – 637 002,
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C. Nithya
Assistant Professor, Livestock Farm Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, TANUVAS, Namakkal – 637 002,
Abstract
Foetal mummification is a common condition in swine. A four year old Large White Yorkshire sow gave birth to one mummified foetus along with 7 normal live foetuses in 4th parity.
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