R870 Brachyspina
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Breed: Holstein
Sample material: Blood EDTA, Blood Heparin, Hair, Semen, Tissue
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Brachyspina, or shortened spine, is a rare genetic defect found Holstein dairy cattle. This disorder has contributed to the decrease in the fertility of Holstein cattle over the past few decades.
The disorder is caused by a recessive mutation to the gene FANCI.
Specifications
Chromosome: 21
Gene: FANCI
Mode of Inheritance: Autosomal Recessive
Also known as: HH0
Organ: Nervous system
Sub-organ: Multiple
Species:Cattle
Year published: 2012
Clinical Features
Affected cattle are show reduced body weight, growth retardation, shortening of the spine and abnormal limbs. Calves develop uneven alignment of the upper and lower teeth, and inner organs (especially the heart, kidneys and gonads) are also affected.
References
Omia: 151
Pubmed: 22952632
