Inherited syndactyly in a Simmental suckler herd: a case report

Jeckel, S J; Simkins, K; Nevel, M

Abstract

This article describes the investigation of 6 cases of syndactyly in Simmental calves on the same farm in the UK [date not given]. All affected calves were healthy for the first 10 weeks of life but subsequently deteriorated and were euthanized. Genetic analyses of the 2 bulls used in the farm showed that both were likely heterozygous carriers of the syndactyly gene, indicating the genetic origin of the disease.

Citation

Jeckel, S. J., Simkins, K., & Nevel, M. Inherited syndactyly in a Simmental suckler herd: a case report. Livestock, 13(4), 42-44. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2044-3870.2008.tb00173.x

• Journal Article Type: Other
• Deposit Date: Nov 11, 2014
• Journal: Livestock
• Print ISSN: 2053-0862
• Publisher: Mark Allen Healthcare
• Volume: 13
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 42-44
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2044-3870.2008.tb00173.x
• Public URL: https://rvc-repository.worktribe.com/output/1429772
• Additional Information: Corporate Creators : Hampden Vet Hospital