An Autosomal Recessive Nonsense Variant in the EGFR Gene Induces Perinatal Lethality in Blonde d'Aquitaine Calves

    January 2026 in “ BMC Veterinary Research ”
    Sandrine Floriot, Sébastien Fritz, Vincent Herry … Jean-Luc Vilotte
    Studysummary The researchers reported finding a recessive nonsense variant in the EGFR gene responsible for perinatal lethality in the "Blonde d'Aquitaine" cattle breed, prompting the development of a screening test to help eradicate this genetic flaw.
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