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Breed and Behavior: Genetic Diseases
final study
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Agriculture
Undergraduate 1
12/16/2010

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Three Reasons for Genetic Disorders:
Definition
limited gene pool at the point of origin
inbreeding/line breeding
selecting for exaggerated physical traits
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Most Genetic Diseases are:
Definition
homozygous
Term
Labs are number one in America for three Genetic Diseases.
Definition
hip displasia
elbow displasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Term
What is hip displasia?
Definition
abnormal formation of hip bone leading to rear limb lameness
Term
What is Elbow Displasia?
Definition
Abnormal formation of the elbow joint where three bones come together causing lameness and pain
Term
Three Genetic Diseases of the Yorkshire Terrier:
Definition
Patella Luxation
Portosystemic Shunt
Tracheal Collapse
Term
Six genetic diseases of the German Shepherd
Definition
Hip/Elbow Displasia
Bloat
Degenereative Myelopathy
Pyoderma
Perianal Fistulas
Von Willebrand's Disease
Term
Four Genetic Disorders of a Golden Retriever:
Definition
Hip/Elbow Displasia
Cataracts
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Entropion/Ectropion
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ENTropion
Definition
eye lids roll inwards
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ECTropion
Definition
eye lip droops and rolls outward
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Deafness is directly associated with
Definition
white coats
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