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An inherited cataract in New Zealand Romney sheep

Authors: Jolly RD, Bruere AN, Brooks HV, West DM
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 30, Issue 8, pp 113-114, Aug 1982
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant, Sheep
Subject Terms: Biosecurity, Disease control/eradication, Epidemiology, Eye/opthalmology, Genetics, Inherited disease/conditions, Clinical examination
Article class: Scientific Article

Abstract: A bilateral cataract was noted to occur in sheep on a New Zealand Romney stud. Extensive breeding trials showed that this defect was inherited as an autosomal dominant. As such this form of cataract is of minimal importance to the sheep industry as control is merely by culling affected individuals.

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