Body Stalk Anomalies in Pigs: Current Trends and Future Directions in Classification

Body stalk anomaly (BSA) is a complex congenital condition characterized by defects in the body wall, skeletal abnormalities, and an absent or abnormal umbilical cord (UC). A classification system for BSA, based on wall and skeletal abnormalities, is proposed and includes eight types observed in por...

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Main Authors: Nieves Martín-Alguacil, José Miguel Cozar, Luis J. Avedillo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/3/460