Syndactylism and brachygnathia in a white-tailed deer

J Wildl Dis. 1993 Oct;29(4):618-9. doi: 10.7589/0090-3558-29.4.618.

Abstract

A white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) fawn was presented to the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study for examination of brachygnathia and syndactylous front feet. The hoof keratin of digits 3 and 4 was completely fused and typical sole integument covered the palmar surface between the primary digits. Based on a radiographic examination, there was fusion of the epiphyses of the first phalanges of digits 3 and 4 in both feet. In the right foot the proximal metaphyses of the first phalanges of digits 3 and 4 were fused.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Deer / abnormalities*
  • Female
  • Forelimb / abnormalities*
  • Forelimb / diagnostic imaging
  • Hoof and Claw / abnormalities
  • Mandible / abnormalities*
  • Radiography
  • Syndactyly / diagnostic imaging
  • Syndactyly / veterinary*