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A genome-wide association study reveals a locus for bilateral iridal hypopigmentation in Holstein Friesian cattle.
BMC genetics - 29 Mar 2017
Hollmann Anne K, Bleyer Martina, Tipold Andrea, Neßler Jasmin N, Wemheuer Wilhelm E, Schütz Ekkehard, Brenig Bertram
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Eye pigmentation abnormalities in cattle are often related to albinism, Chediak-Higashi or Tietz like syndrome. However, mutations only affecting pigmentation of coat color and eye have also been described. Herein 18 Holstein Friesian cattle affected by bicolored and hypopigmented irises have been investigated. RESULTS: Affected animals did not reveal any ophthalmological or neurological abnormalities...
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