Two autosomal trisomies in the horse: 64,XX, −26, +t(26q26q) and 65,XX, +30

Abstract

The phenotypic effects in a yearling Arab filly of a newly described equine autosomal trisomy syndrome for chromosome 30 (65,XX, + 30) consisted of small size and severe angular deviation of front legs accompanied by mild Polydactyly, but no mental dullness. This case was associated with advanced maternal age. Additional banding studies of a second trisomy case confirmed the assignment to chromosome 26 (64,XX, −26, +t(26q26q)) and evidence of her fertility was presented.Key words: autosomal trisomy, chromosomes, cytogenetics, horse karyotyping, trisomy.