Common Birth Defects in Calves; Dwarfism, Taillessness & More
Occasionally a seemingly ordinary cow or heifer will give birth to a calf with abnormalities. On the surface, everything could look ordinary with the sire too.
Regardless, these abnormalities occurred during gestation and may affect how their body looks, works or both.
0.5 -1.0 percent of calves are born with congenital defects, however not all birth defects in calves are genetic. Here are some defects that you might run into.










