Inheritance of β-mannosidosis in goats

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Abstract
Plasma levels of .beta.-mannosidase activity were measured in the phenotypically normal members of a family of goats in which 12 cases of .beta.-mannosidosis have been reported. Normal or carrier genotypes were assigned on the basis of these results, and mating tables drawn up. Similar data were collected on a number of other small families unrelated to the one with .beta.-mannosidosis. The results indicate that the plasma .beta.-mannosidase level is a reasonably good indicator of carrier status and confirm that the disease .beta.-mannosidosis is inherited in a recessive manner and is not X-linked.

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