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Published on: February 23, 2011
The genetics of inherited retinal disorders in dogs: implications for diagnosis and management
1Department of Tumor Biology, Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics, v. v. i., Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Libechov, Czech Republic, hrdlicova@iapg.cas.cz.
Abstract:
Dogs are affected by many hereditary diseases just as humans are. One group of these diseases comprises of retinal disorders, which are a growing problem in canine breeding. These disorders are heterogeneous, with diverse causative mutations and modes of inheritance. Some affect only one breed, while others may affect many breeds; some breeds are affected by only one disease, while others can be affected by two or more. Dog breeders should take into account the presence of any deleterious alleles when choosing parents for the next generation.
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