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A non-coding genomic duplication at the HMX1 locus is associated with crop ears in highland cattle.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Koch Caroline Tina, Bruggmann Rémy, Tetens Jens, Drögemüller Cord
Abstract excerpt
Highland cattle with congenital crop ears have notches of variable size on the tips of both ears. In some cases, cartilage deformation can be seen and occasionally the external ears are shortened. We collected 40 cases and 80 controls across Switzerland. Pedigree data analysis confirmed a monogenic autosomal dominant mode of inheritance with variable expressivity. All affected animals could be traced back to a...
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