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Chromosome abnormalities

R A McFeely1

  • 1Section of Reproduction, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, New Bolton Center, Kennett Square.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Food Animal Practice
|March 1, 1993
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Chromosome abnormalities in food animals can impact reproduction. Careful consideration is needed before using affected animals as breeding stock, especially in artificial insemination programs.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Genetics
  • Animal Reproduction

Background:

  • Chromosome abnormalities in food animals have been documented since 1964.
  • Some abnormalities lead to sterility or developmental defects, rendering animals unsuitable for production.
  • Other abnormalities may not show external defects but reduce reproductive efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the reproductive consequences of chromosome abnormalities in food animals.
  • To emphasize the need for caution when selecting breeding stock with chromosomal issues.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical data on chromosome abnormalities in food animals.
  • Analysis of the impact of specific abnormalities on fertility and litter size.

Main Results:

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  • Certain chromosome abnormalities cause sterility or developmental problems, impacting production viability.
  • Subtle abnormalities can lead to increased embryonic mortality and reduced litter size in breeding animals.
  • The full extent of reproductive loss due to these abnormalities requires further investigation.

Conclusions:

  • Animals with chromosome abnormalities, even without apparent defects, pose risks to reproductive efficiency.
  • Exercise caution when recommending animals with chromosome abnormalities for breeding purposes.
  • This is particularly critical for animals intended for widespread use in artificial insemination programs.