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Phenotypic diagnosis of dwarfism in six Friesian horses.
Equine veterinary journal - 1 May 2008
Back W, van der Lugt J J, Nikkels P G J, van den Belt A J M, van der Kolk J H, Stout T A E
Abstract excerpt
An extreme form of abnormal development, dwarfism, is common in man and some animals, but has not been officially reported in horses. Within the Friesian horse breed, congenital dwarfism has been recognised for many years, but no detailed report exists on its phenotype. The most salient feature of the dwarf syndrome is the physeal growth retardation in both limbs and ribs. Affected animals have approximately 25%...
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