Ovine heritable arthrogryposis multiplex congenita with probable lethal autosomal recessive mutation.

Abstract excerpt

A novel congenital syndrome in lambs is described that is characterized by: (1) kyphoscoliosis (severe curvature, hunching and twisting of the thoracic spine, with associated abnormalities of the ribs and sternum), (2) distal arthrogryposis of the carpal and tarsal joints, and (3) cleft hard and soft palate or palatoschisis (a median fissure of the palate). Male and female lambs are affected equally and in...

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