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Is a de novo nonsense variant in the ASPDH gene the cause of ulcerative skin lesions in a Holstein calf?
Veterinary dermatology - 1 Jun 2020
Brunner Magdalena A T, Veiga Inês M B, Niggeler Allegra, Häfliger Irene M, Stettler Manuela, Meylan Mireille, Welle Monika, Drögemüller Cord
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BACKGROUND: Genetic skin diseases in cattle are rare. CLINICAL SUMMARY: A 7-week-old female Holstein calf was presented with epidermal lesions and alopecia in the caudal region of the ears and on the neck, as well as deep bilateral ulcerative lesions on the palmar aspect of the metacarpi and dorsal aspect of the right metacarpus. Clinical, pathological and histopathological examination of the calf was suggestive...
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