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Estimated prevalence of canine Type 2 Von Willebrand disease in the Deutsch-Drahthaar (German Wirehaired Pointer) in Europe.
Research in veterinary science - 1 Dec 2012
Gavazza Alessandra, Presciuttini Silvano, Keuper Hans, Lubas George
Abstract excerpt
Type 2 Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is a severe coagulopathy occurring in the Deutsch-Drahthaar dog (or German Wirehaired Pointer, DD/GWP). Recently, a causative recessive mutation has been identified, and a DNA test is now available for individual screening. The genotype distribution (clear, carrier, and affected dogs) was investigated in 1855 DD/GWP dogs using data collected by the DD DNA-VWD-Databank in...
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