[Cytogenetical and molecular analyses in a horse with SRY-negative sex reversal].
Abstract: Numerical and structural aberrations of chromosomes may cause malformations, embryonal losses and reduced or missing fertility. In male horses the fertility is rather well controlled through their semen evaluation. For mares there are no mandatory regulations which specify their use in a breeding programme. Therefore, mares with chromosomal aberrations, which exclude reproduction success may be chosen for breeding. The present case describes a horse, offically registered as a female, which was presented for a breeding exam. On this occasion, small and inactive ovaries were diagnosed. Although the cytogenetical analysis excluded a numerical or gross structural chromosome aberration, the karyotype (64,XY) corresponded to the male sex. The diagnosis male to female sex-reversal (SRY-negative) excludes reproductive success for this horse. This case underlines the importance of a cytogenetic analysis for female horses, before they enter a breeding programme. Numerische und strukturelle Veränderungen der Chromosomen führen zu Fehlbildungen, embryonalen Verlusten und zu reduzierter oder fehlender Fruchtbarkeit. Während die Fruchtbarkeit bei Pferden auf der männlichen Seite durch die Sperma-Untersuchungen der Hengste evaluiert wird, fehlen für Stuten verbindliche Auflagen zum Zuchteinsatz. Deshalb kann es vorkommen, dass Stuten ausgewählt werden, die aufgrund ihrer Chromosomen-Veränderungen gar nicht trächtig werden können. Der vorliegende Fallbericht beschreibt ein Pferd, das offiziell als Stute registriert wurde und für die, anlässlich der Zuchttauglichkeitsprüfung, kleine, inaktive Ovarien festgestellt wurden. Die zytogenetische Untersuchung schloss zwar eine numerische oder lichtmikroskopisch sichtbare strukturelle Veränderung der Chromosomen aus, aber der Karyotyp (64,XY) entsprach nicht dem einer Stute, sondern dem eines Hengtes oder Wallachs. Die Diagnose Sex-Umkehr (männlich zu weiblich – SRY-negativ) schliesst aus, dass dieses Pferd trächtig werden kann. Der Fall unterstreicht die Bedeutung einer vorgängigen zytogenetischen Abklärung für Stuten, die in der Zucht eingesetzt werden sollen.
Publication Date: 2014-06-29 PubMed ID: 24973322DOI: 10.1024/0036-7281/a000604Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research is about a horse that was unexpectedly discovered to be a SRY-negative male-to-female sex reversal during a breeding examination. This case emphasizes the importance of cytogenetic analysis for female horses before they are used for breeding.
Introduction
- The research introduces the importance of conducting a cytogenetical analysis on mares before incorporating them into a breeding program.
- It explains that while male horses’ fertility is regularly tested via semen examination, there are no obligatory requirements for mares. Consequently, mares with chromosomal abnormalities that might hinder breeding success could be unintentionally selected for breeding.
Case Description
- The paper then presents a specific case where a horse, registered as a female, failed the breeding examination due to possessing small and inactive ovaries.
- Despite there being no visible numerical or structural chromosome errors in the horse’s karyotype, it was found to have a male chromosome complement (64,XY).
Analysis and Conclusion
- It’s stated that the horse was diagnosed with an SRY-negative (Sex-determining Region Y) male-to-female sex reversal, a condition that makes it incapable of successful reproduction.
- In conclusion, this case study highlights the critical need for comprehensive cytogenetic evaluation of potential breeding mares, with particular attention to chromosomal abnormalities that might jeopardize their reproductive potential.
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APA
Pieńkowska-Schelling A, Becker D, Bracher V, Pineroli B, Schelling C.
(2014).
[Cytogenetical and molecular analyses in a horse with SRY-negative sex reversal].
Schweiz Arch Tierheilkd, 156(7), 341-344.
https://doi.org/10.1024/0036-7281/a000604 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Klinik für Reproduktionsmedizin, Vetsuisse-Fakultät Universität Zürich.
- Institut für Genetik, Vetsuisse-Fakultät Universität Bern.
- Tierklinik Leimental, Biel-Benken.
- Klinik für Reproduktionsmedizin, Vetsuisse-Fakultät Universität Zürich.
- Klinik für Reproduktionsmedizin, Vetsuisse-Fakultät Universität Zürich.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Cytogenetic Analysis
- Disorders of Sex Development / diagnosis
- Disorders of Sex Development / genetics
- Disorders of Sex Development / physiopathology
- Female
- Fertility
- Horses
- Karyotype
- Male
Citations
This article has been cited 2 times.- Bugno-Poniewierska M, Raudsepp T. Horse Clinical Cytogenetics: Recurrent Themes and Novel Findings. Animals (Basel) 2021 Mar 16;11(3).
- Peretti V, Satué K, Ciotola F, Cristarella S, De Majo M, Biondi V, D'Anza E, Albarella S, Quartuccio M. An Unusual Case of Testicular Disorder in Sex Development of Arabian Mare (64,XX SRY-Negative). Animals (Basel) 2020 Oct 25;10(11).
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