Congenital Disorder

Congenital Disorder

Definition: Congenital Disorder

Congenital Disorder: Congenital disorder noun a disorder which is present at birth. COMMENT: An animal may be abnormal at birth because of a genetic defect, such as misshapen heads of calves; other congenital disorders such as swayback in lambs, may be caused by deficiencies in the mother (in the case of swayback, maternal copper deficiency). Managing congenital disorders involves providing proper nutrition and healthcare for pregnant animals.