Cardiomyopathy and Juvenile Mortality (Belgian Shepherd)

Category:

Cardiorespiratory (Associated with Heart and Lungs)

Gene:

YARS2, chr13

Variant Detected:

c.1054G>A p.Glu352Lys

Severity:

Moderate. This disease can cause significant signs of discomfort and/or dysfunction in affected animals. It may involve relatively high treatment/management costs, and can sometimes reduce life expectancy.

Mode of Inheritance:

Autosomal Recessive

Research Citation(s):

Gurtner, 2020, Genes, 11,313

Associated Breed(s):

Belgian Groenendael Shepherd, Belgian Lakenois Shepherd, Belgian Malinois Shepherd, Belgian Tervueren Shepherd ,