Korean Journal of Veterinary Service (한국동물위생학회지)

The Korean Society of Veterinary Service (한국동물위생학회)
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Oculocutaneous albinism in a calf in Korea

  • Kim Bum-Seok (Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine) ;
  • Camer Gerry Amor (Bio-safety Research Institute, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Chekarova Irina (Bio-safety Research Institute, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Zeeshan Muhammad (Bio-safety Research Institute, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Borisova Irina (Bio-safety Research Institute, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Blank Ivar (Bio-safety Research Institute, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Ejaz Sohail (Bio-safety Research Institute, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Park Hee-Jin (Bio-safety Research Institute, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Kwon Jung-Kee (Bio-safety Research Institute, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Lim Chae-Wong (Bio-safety Research Institute, Chonbuk National University)
  • Published : 2006.12.30
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Abstract

Albinism, characterized by absence or lack of pigmentation from the hair, skin, hooves, nasal region and the eyes is rarely seen in cattle in Korea. A 15-day old calf, approximately weighing 28 kg has been conspicuously distinct from the rest of 40 herds of cattle raised in Sunchang country because of its white coat color, white muzzle and hooves and eyes with light pinkish iris. The calf was born of Korean indigenous cattle with no previously reported history of albinism since inception of the farm for over a decade period. It was assumed as a form of recessive genetic disorder. This observation was documented to present occurrence of albinism in cattle in Korea.

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