30-Title: A rare case of dicephalus fetal monster with fetal anasarca in a Holstein Friesian cow

Authors: Vishal Yadav, Sandeep Dholpuria, Priya Darshika Shekhawat and GN Purohit

Source: Ruminant Science (2023)-12(1):151-152.

How to cite this manuscript: Yadav Vishal, Dholpuria Sandeep, Shekhawat Priya Darshika and Purohit GN (2023). A rare case of dicephalus fetal monster with fetal anasarca in a Holstein Friesian cow. Ruminant Science 12(1):151-152.

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