Cardiomyopathy and juvenile mortality (CJM) – Belgian Shepherd
Code: H807
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Short description
Cardiomyopathy with juvenile mortality is a severe heart disorder in the Belgian Shepherd, causing the sudden death of affected puppies.
General information
Cardiomyopathy with juvenile mortality is a severe heart disorder in the Belgian Shepherd, causing the sudden death of affected puppies. It is caused by a recessive mutation to the gene YARS2.
Specifications
| Breeds | |
|---|---|
| Gene | YARS2 |
| Chromosome | 27 |
| Mutation | c.1054G>A |
| Organ | Cardiovascular System |
| Specimen | Swab, Blood EDTA, Blood Heparin, Semen, Tissue |
| Mode of Inheritance | Autosomal Recessive |
Clinical features
Affected puppies present at about 8 weeks of age with vomiting, shortness of breath, and sometimes spontaneous bouts of tremors and twitching. Sudden death by heart failure is highly likely.
References
Pubmed ID: 32183361
Year published: 2020
Omia ID: 2256
Omia variant ID:
Turnaround information
- 15 working days