Overview

• The heifer was born alive in Belmonte and taken to Unoesc's veterinary hospital in São Miguel do Oeste for treatment.
• The death occurred Friday night and was confirmed Saturday by professor Jackson Preuss, according to G1.
• Unoesc says the malformation results from an early embryonic duplication and may be associated with genetic or environmental factors, toxins, viruses or nutritional deficiencies.
• Most animals with diprosopia are stillborn or live only briefly, though intensive veterinary support can extend survival.
• A separate outlet mentioned a possible role for excess SHH gene signaling, a mechanism not verified by tests cited in these reports.