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A novel day blindness in sheep: epidemiological, behavioural, electrophysiological and histopathological studies.
Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997) - 1 Aug 2010
Shamir Merav H, Ofri Ron, Bor Amir, Brenner Ori, Reicher Shay, Obolensky Alexey, Averbukh Edward, Banin Eyal, Gootwine Elisha
Abstract excerpt
Four genetically related Improved Awassi sheep flocks had sporadic births of lambs with congenital visual impairments that differed from other known forms of sheep blindness. Pedigree analysis suggested an autosomal recessive mode of inheritance. Behavioural studies of 4-month old affected lambs showed that their day vision (but not night vision) was impaired. Electrophysiological results at this age demonstrated...
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