Is epidermolysis bullosa in Danish Hereford calves caused by a deletion in LAMC2 gene?
Our investigation confirms the known role of laminin gamma 2 in EB aetiology and shows the importance of whole genome sequencing in the analysis of rare diseases in livestock.
The risk of recurrence of shoulder dystocia is around 25%. When counseling women about recurrence risk, the absence of macrosomia and a smaller birthweight than the previous pregnancy could be reassuring.