Abnormal Offspring Syndrome + Prolonged Gestation

Question 1

Abnormal Offspring Syndrome

Answer 1

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Question 2

Prolonged Gestation

Answer 2

(Usually record keeping at fault)

True prolonged gest → far exceeds upper limits dt failure of mech of initiation of parturition

• HF prolonged gestation:
  
  • Calf conts to grow 1-2mths past term
  • Outgrows plac blood supply + dies
  • C-section → no obv deformities
    
    • Postmaturity - lareg skeleton, weight ↑50-100%, long hair, overgrown hooves
  • PM: Small non-func adrenals
• Guernsey prolonged gestation:
  
  • Vegetates in utero far past term (500days+)
  • Immature appearance
    
    • Facial, cranial, CNS abnorms
  • PM: absence of pituitary