A farmer from Coteguipe, in the interior of Bahia, was surprised last Friday (1st) by the birth of a heifer with two heads.
Calves born with polycephaly – Photo: Fala Barreiras/Reproduction/NDThe birth of the animal, a rare case of polycephaly, occurred in the territory of 51-year-old Oswaldo Nascimento. The calf was found in the pasture of the farm. The farmer had to take care of the calf, as he could not eat cow’s teats.
In a video posted by local website Fala Barreiras, Osvaldo said the animals were also unable to stand up. For the farmer, the situation was due to the weight of both heads, which put the calf off balance.
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Despite Osvaldo’s care, the calf offered no resistance and died last Sunday (3), about 48 hours after birth.
Source: Ndmais