Polydactyly in Shami breed goats is described. At birth, a male goat h
ad an increase in the number of both hindleg digits. The daughter of t
his buck exhibited polydactyly of both hindlegs at birth. It has been
concluded that polydactyly in goats is heritable. (C) 1997 Elsevier Sc
ience B.V. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science B.V.