Spina bifida, diplomyelia, and Chiari-like malformation in an Aberdeen Angus calf
This case report highlights the importance of including congenital malformations in the differential diagnosis of calves with neurological signs. Such abnormalities are often challenging to diagnose and require imaging procedures. Further research is needed to determine the genetic basis of these malformations.
Authors
- Anika Korte
- Enrice Hünerfauth
- K Marek
- O. Distl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3516-836X)
- Marion Hewicker‐Trautwein (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4278-331X)
- Maike Heppelmann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3736-4452)
- Andrea Tipold (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9421-942X)
- Sina Reinartz-Albrecht
Institutions
- University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Veterinary Research
- Published
- 2025-10-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-025-05108-w
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88