title: [Polydactyly in a foal--a case report].
abstract: Polydactylism, an excess deformity in a foal is described. The hereditary pathology and etiopathogenesis are discussed. A method of surgical correction of the deformed extremity is introduced. Indication and prognosis of the surgical correction of polydactylism and aspects concerning the breeding management are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Tierärztlichen Klinik für Pferde und Kleintiere Dr. Götz, Limbach.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Weinhart
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Götz
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Götz
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000831:Animals, Newborn; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases; D006736:Horses; D017689:Polydactyly / Q000235:genetics / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D011379:Prognosis
vernacular_title: Polydaktylie beim Fohlen--ein Fallbericht.