Multi-Organ Anomalies in Pig

Abstract

Multi-organ anomalies in skeletal, urogenital, and digestive system were observed in a Large Black male piglet born alive along with a healthy litter at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Medziphema. The major developmental defects in the piglet were atresia ani, cryptorchidism and spina bifida along with ankylosis of posterior limbs. Etiology of this case was not confirmed as it was an incidental finding in our farm and rare in nature. However, the effects of certain teratogens could be the predisposing factor for the developmental defects in the preset case.