Browsing by Subject "genetic disorders"
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The American Quarter Horse, breeding and genetic diseases
(2014)The Quarter horse is an American breed, and is today the largest registered breed in the world with. Worldwide there are over 5 million registered Quarter Horses. It is one of the oldest recognized breeds in the United ... -
Brachycephalic syndrome in English bulldog : (Review of literature)
(2014)The small and compact English bulldog was first bred in England in the 1600 century with the purpose of fighting bulls. Many changes were done to the English bulldog, which is descending from dogs like the mastiff, to ... -
Breeding measures to reduce the prevalence of bone spavin in equines : (A review of literature)
(2014)The aim of the study was to perform a review study regarding breeding measures to reduce the prevalence of bone spavin in the domestic horse. Bone spavin is one of the most common forms of hind limb lameness in the horse ... -
Breeding strategies and genetic status of the Norwegian labrador retriever dog population
(2014)Dog breeding should be assessed and investigated from several aspects in order to gather a complete and comprehensive overview of the breed in question. It is essential to perform a proper background check of the breed in ... -
Current genetics of equine cutaneous asthenia : (Review of literature)
(2014)Cutaneous asthenia, also known as hyperelastosis cutis is an inherited congenital skin disorder that has been reported in a variety of species, characterised by skin hyperextensibility. This degenerative connective tissue ... -
Latest development in genetic related diseases of Arab horses : review of current literature and genomic studies
(2014)The elegance and temperament of the Arab horse has been fascinating people for decades and turned the Arabian into a very popular breed. The value of these horses is not only of economic but also emotional importance since ... -
The prevalence of ocular and auditory abnormalities in Merle dogs : review of literature
(2014)Merle pattern coats in dogs has been described from centuries in many breeds of domestic dog. Until recently the reason some dogs were born with this unique and beautiful pattern was a mystery. In fact it was not until ... -
The relationship between coat colours and genetic disorders with emphasis on the Great Dane canine breed
(2014)Large breeds like the Great Dane are known to be predisposed to diseases like Hip dysplasia, Gastric dilational volvulus, and Dilated cardiomyopathy, which are associated with high veterinary costs, sudden death and low ...