Congenital malformations in brachycephalic dogs: A retrospective study

Congenital malformations in brachycephalic dogs: A retrospective study

The popularity of brachycephalic dogs has increased in recent years due to their docile temperament and peculiar features. The historical inbreeding and consequent lack of genetic diversity involved in the development of these breeds led to an increase in the manifestation of deleterious genes that...

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Main Authors: Marina Vilela Estevam, Samara Beretta, Nathalia F. Smargiassi, Maricy Apparício, Gilson Helio Toniollo, Gener T. Pereira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
neonate
congenital defects
inbreeding
anasarca
palatoschisis
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2022.981923/full

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