Atresia Coli in a HF Calf Diagnosed By a Barium Sulphate Enema Contrast Radiograph: A Case Report

A fourteen day-old HF calf was presented with a history of abdominal distension and absence of defecation. Dilated loops of the small intestine and hypoplasia of the colon and rectum was observed upon a contrast radiographic examination. At necropsy atresia coli with undeveloped rectum and patent anal opening was found. We conclude that a contrast radiograph is useful for diagnosing atresia coli in such cases.