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Kyphosis in Jersey calves.

M Jeffrey, S A Hopper, R Bradley

    The Veterinary Record
    |December 7, 1985
    PubMed
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    A novel genetic muscular dystrophy affecting Jersey calves causes spinal deformities like kyphosis and lordosis. Necropsy revealed myopathy primarily in sublumbar muscles, distinct from known calf myopathies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Pathology
    • Animal Genetics
    • Comparative Myology

    Background:

    • A spinal condition characterized by kyphosis and lordosis has been observed in Jersey calves.
    • This condition affects multiple calves across different farms, all linked by a common sire.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a newly identified condition in Jersey calves.
    • To investigate the pathological findings and determine the potential cause of the observed spinal deformities and myopathy.

    Main Methods:

    • Necropsy of four affected Jersey calves from three distinct farms.
    • Histopathological examination of affected tissues, focusing on muscular lesions.
    • Differential diagnosis to exclude known myopathies like white muscle disease.

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    Main Results:

    • The primary significant finding was a myopathy affecting predominantly the sublumbar muscles.
    • Lesions observed were not characteristic of white muscle disease or other recognized myopathies in Jersey calves.
    • All affected calves were progeny of a single bull, suggesting a potential genetic link.

    Conclusions:

    • The described condition in Jersey calves is likely a primary muscular dystrophy.
    • The myopathy appears to have a genetic origin, possibly inherited from the common sire.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the specific genetic basis and pathophysiology of this novel calf myopathy.