Molecular Diagnosis of Cattle Hereditary Diseases in Uruguay

Abstract

This review presents infornlation about lethal hereditary diseases described in Uruguay, with emphasis on those that have been confirmed pathologically and by molecular diagnostics. Congenital and 1 or hereditary diseases observed by DILAVE for the eastern region of our country arc estimated to be 3% 9% in the period 2009-2011. We discuss the relevance and importance of controlling these diseases considering the current Uruguayan legislation to detect healthy carrier animals and reduce death losses. We conclude that genetic diseases have a considerable importance in commercial production systems being an opportunity for improvement in our herds.