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Vertebral and spinal dysplasia: A novel dominantly inherited congenital defect in Holstein cattle.
Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997) - 1 Jun 2015
Kromik A, Kusenda M, Tipold A, Stein V M, Rehage J, Weikard R, Kühn C
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Monitoring and surveillance strategies are imperative for managing genetic defects in livestock populations in order to avoid detrimental effects on animal welfare and productivity. Recently, a number of previously unknown defects have been described in cattle, fostered by the huge progress in genome analysis and genomic selection. In response to reports about a potentially new defect in Holstein cattle,...
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