1. Bovine familial convulsions and ataxia in Saskatchewan and Alberta.
- Author
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Fournier D, Keppie N, and Simko E
- Subjects
- Alberta epidemiology, Animals, Animals, Newborn, Cattle, Cattle Diseases etiology, Cattle Diseases genetics, Cattle Diseases pathology, Cerebellar Ataxia epidemiology, Cerebellar Cortex pathology, Female, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Male, Saskatchewan epidemiology, Seizures epidemiology, Severity of Illness Index, Cattle Diseases epidemiology, Cerebellar Ataxia veterinary, Seizures veterinary
- Abstract
Bovine familial convulsion and ataxia, a heritable disorder, is present in crossbred Aberdeen Angus cattle in western Canada. Though the prevalence appears to be low, this genetic defect might become widespread if not controlled. Characteristic histological lesions were seen in the lingula, uvula, or both, of all affected calves regardless of their age.
- Published
- 2004