Abstract

Congenital abnormalities are defined as the structural and functional deformities present at the time of birth.  According to Shukla et al. (2007) congenital malformations can occur due to either environmental factors or defective genetics or both of them in combination. Abnormal development of the foetus occurs when the genetic and environmental insults reach over the foetal threshold compensatory mechanisms (Fraser, 1976). Epitheliogenesis imperfecta is defined as a condition where some areas of the body are devoid of skin at the time of birth (Benoit-Biancamano et al., 2006). This condition is also known as aplasia cutis (Leipold et al., 1973). Goat, being a member of subfamily Caprinae, shares some generally seen congenital abnormalities with the other domesticated species members of same subfamily (Basrur, 1993).  A kid presented to Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy, Kerala with improper development of ventral skin and abdominal wall with eventration of abdominal viscera and its successful surgical management is kept on record.

Keywords : Congenital, Eventration, Epitheliogenesis imperfecta