Hermaphroditism in a bovine: Case report
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https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v15n11a958.1-7Keywords:
Anomaly, bovine, hermaphrodism, intersexualityAbstract
The term Intersexuality includes congenital anomalies of the genital system in which the patient has ambiguous sexual characteristics simultaneously. They are characterized in the form of true hermaphroditism, pseudohermaphroditism (female or male) and freemartinism, which is the most recurrent in cattle. The changes happen during the embryonic development of the reproductive system and in sexual differentiation, its etiology being related to genetic and environmental factors. They are diagnosed by clinical signs, complementary exams and chromosomal evaluations. The similarity between the forms of the anomaly, require attention for the correct diagnosis of the abnormality and choice of treatment. The objective of this study was to report a case of true hermaphroditism in a non-twin calving calf, highlighting the changes evidenced in the physical clinical examination and in the complementary ultrasound examination.
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