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Re: Swan incest and genetic problems
By:The Regal Swan
Date: 2 July 2015
Date: 2 July 2015
In Response To: Swan incest and genetic problems (Terry)
Hi Terry
Genetic problems can be seen in swans, but in our experience with veterinarians having more than 40 years of veterinary care, it is extremely rare. Birds are not mammals, so inbreeding does not seem to affect them genetically as inbreeding in mammals. The Regal Swan
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- Swan incest and genetic problems -- Terry -- 2 July 2015
- Re: Swan incest and genetic problems -- The Regal Swan -- 2 July 2015
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