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RESEARCH ARTICLE

A congenital deformity in calves induced by the maternal consumption of lupin

JL Shupe, W Binns, LF James and RF Keeler

Australian Journal of Agricultural Research 19(2) 335 - 340
Published: 1968

Abstract

A congenital skeletal deformity called "crooked calf syndrome" occurs in many of the beef cattle-producing areas of the western United States. This deformity is characterized by arthrogryposis, torticollis, scoliosis, and cleft palate. The condition is non-hereditary, and is due to the consumption of lupin by the dam. The most severe and characteristic deformities are produced between the 40th and 70th days of gestation.

https://doi.org/10.1071/AR9680335

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