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A de novo mutation in CACNA1A is associated with autosomal dominant bovine familial convulsions and ataxia in Angus cattle.
Animal genetics - 1 Jun 2024
Reith Rachel R, Beever Jonathan E, Paschal Joe C, Banta Jason, Porter Brian F, Steffen David J, Hairgrove Thomas B, Petersen Jessica L
Abstract excerpt
Bovine familial convulsions and ataxia (BFCA) is considered an autosomal dominant syndrome with incomplete penetrance. Nine Angus calves from the same herd were diagnosed with BFCA within days of birth. Necropsy revealed cerebellar and spinal cord lesions associated with the condition. Parentage testing confirmed that all affected calves had a common sire. The sire was then bred to 36 cows across two herds using...
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