Occurrence of a possible dwarfism in buffaloes: A case report

Authors

  • Gustavo Pimenta Schettini Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Brazil
  • Nélcio Antônio Tonizza de Carvalho Unidade de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento, Instituto de Zootecnia, Registro-SP, Brazil
  • Humberto Tonhati Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp), Jaboticabal-SP, Brazil
  • Raphael Bermal Costa Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Brazil
  • Gregório Miguel Ferreira de Camargo Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Brazil

Keywords:

Bubalus bubalis, buffaloes, low weight, deformed calf, mutation

Abstract

The detection and control of congenital diseases are important to maintain productive and reproductive indexes. The dwarfism is characterized by fetal incomplete or malformation. The present report states a possible dwarfism in buffaloes. The calf presented a low birth weight and a slow weight gain. The animal had also an asymmetric skull and deformed members, especially the hind legs. The calf died at eight months of age. Investigations of reproductive historical of parents were done and hypotheses to explain the event were presented.

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Published

2020-12-28

How to Cite

Schettini, G. P., de Carvalho, N. A. T., Tonhati, H., Costa, R. B., & de Camargo, G. M. F. (2020). Occurrence of a possible dwarfism in buffaloes: A case report. Buffalo Bulletin, 39(4), 517–520. Retrieved from https://kuojs.lib.ku.ac.th/index.php/BufBu/article/view/2109

Issue

Vol. 39 No. 4 (2020): October-December

Section

Case Report