() implicated as a genetic risk factor for radial hemimelia in Siamese cats.

Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the inheritance pattern and genetic cause of congenital radial hemimelia (RH) in cats.

Methods: Clinical and genetic analyses were conducted on a Siamese cat family (n = 18), including two siblings with RH. Radiographs were obtained for the affected kittens and echocardiograms of an affected kitten and sire.

Prevalence of gene mutation in cats in Turkey and pathogenesis of feline polycystic kidney disease.

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is one of the most common hereditary diseases in cats, with high prevalence in Persian and Persian-related cats. PKD is caused mainly by an inherited autosomal dominant (AD) mutation, and animals may be asymptomatic for years. We screened 16 cats from various breeds exhibiting a renal abnormality by ultrasound examination and genotyped them for the c.

Genomewide association of male reproductive traits in Aksaray Malakli dogs.

Male reproductive parameters are often used for the functional examination and evaluation of predicted genetic values for future aspects. However, these traits are relatively reliable until the measurable effects are expressed on desired traits. Therefore, we aimed to associate the single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotype of the investigated characteristics and reproductive loci.