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ct-9235	O’Connor, Cynthia	Unnatural selection? Considerations in canine and feline genetic counseling	2020	10	.pdf	application/pdf	5842	283	35	A basic understanding is important for veterinarians to use available technologies to control genetic diseases while maintaining genetic diversity in population. One example is progressive retinal atrophy; affected animals suffer from retinal atrophy that leads to eventual blindness, with clinical signs rarely apparent before 3 - 5 years of age.5 Clinical Theriogenology • Volume 12 Number 3 • September 2020222 Number and variety of genetic diseases is extremely large and many are very rare, with new diseases recognized at an exponential rate.6 As such, it is important for a practicing veterinarian to consult reference sources (listed in Table) to obtain knowledge about a known genetic disorder, breed distributions, and distinguishing characteristics regarding diagnosis, treatment, and control.	cache/ct-9235.pdf	txt/ct-9235.txt