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[Spina bifida aperta in a sheep lamb]
Schweizer Archiv Fur Tierheilkunde
|January 13, 2016
Summary
This case report details a newborn lamb diagnosed with spina bifida aperta, a rare congenital condition. Advanced imaging was crucial for diagnosing this myelomeningocele in the lamb.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Developmental Biology
- Comparative Pathology
Background:
- Spina bifida aperta is a congenital condition characterized by incomplete closure of the neural tube.
- Early diagnosis and understanding of this condition in livestock are essential for animal welfare and agricultural practices.
- This report focuses on a rare case in a newborn lamb, highlighting diagnostic challenges.

