Neonatale Kortikale Zerebelläre Degeneration (NCCD) - Beagle Rassebestimmung footpad lesions

footpad lesions

resulting in abnormal number of digits

When mutated

Internationally connected: Exchange with breeders worldwide

Affected dogs with this hereditary disorder show insufficient intestinal absorption of calcium needed for the growth of skeleton because of vitamin D deficiency or decreased vitamin D activity

Neonatale Kortikale Zerebelläre Degeneration (NCCD) - Beagle Rassebestimmung footpad lesionsNeonatal cerebellar cortical degeneration (NCCD) is a neurodegenerative disease found in several canine breeds including Beagles. NCCD in Beagle is characterised by clinical signs of cerebellar dysfunction, such as ataxia, crossing of legs, uncoordinated movement, loss of balance and tremor of the head and legs. First symptoms appear at around 3 weeks of age when puppies normally develop coordinated movement. The majority of puppies affected with NCCD