R318 Hypotrichosis (HY)
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Breed: Hereford
Sample material: Blood EDTA, Blood Heparin, Hair, Semen, Tissue
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Congenital Hypotrichosis (HY) is a disorder causing reduced hair growth. A variant of the disease specific to the Hereford cattle breed is caused by a recessive mutation to the gene KRT71.
Specifications
Chromosome: 5
Gene: KRT71
Mode of Inheritance: Autosomal Dominant
Also known as: HY
Organ: Integumentary system
Sub-organ: Multiple
Species:Cattle
Year published: 2010
Clinical Features
Affected calves may be born hairless. They soon develop an unusually short and fine coat, which may be woolly or curly. The tail switch can be underdeveloped. This variant of the disorder is not associated with other health problems.
References
Omia: 2114
Pubmed: 34356054
