[Delivery-induced fracture of the spine in a newborn calf].
The case of a 3 days old calf taken to the local animal hospital with a complete fracture of the vertebral column at the transitory point between thoracic and lumbar spine is reported. The fracture could be attributed to the wrong use of a mechanical fetal extractor, which is a common mistake when using it for forced extraction.
D000818:Animals; D000831:Animals, Newborn; D001720:Birth Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005113:Extraction, Obstetrical / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D011247:Pregnancy; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*
Geburtsbedingte Wirbelsäulenfraktur bei einem neugeborenen Kalb.