Article
Phenotypic characteristics of hydrocephalus in stillborn Friesian foals.
Veterinary pathology - 1 Nov 2013
Sipma K D, Cornillie P, Saulez M N, Stout T A E, Voorhout G, Back W
Abstract excerpt
Hydrocephalus is uncommon in horses. However, in recent years, it has become clear that the prevalence of hydrocephalus is greater in Friesian horses than in other breeds probably due to their limited gene pool. Before identification of candidate genes that predispose to the development of hydrocephalus in Friesian horses can be pursued, an in-depth, phenotypic, pathological description of the condition in...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
