Control of alpha-mannosidosis in Angus cattle.
Tests for the detection of animals heterozygous for alpha-mannosidosis were undertaken on samples taken from 34,203 cattle registered with the Angus Society of Australia. Results indicates 1,836 (5.4%) of the animals were heterozygotes. Heterozygotes were detected in 214 (51%) of the herds examined.
D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics / Q000517:prevention & control; D006580:Genetic Carrier Screening; D008361:Mannosidases / Q000172:deficiency*; D043323:alpha-Mannosidase
D008361:Mannosidases; D043323:alpha-Mannosidase