Ectodermal Dysplasia

(Hairy Lamb)

Originally identified in the Southdown breed, Ectodermal Dysplasia (also known as “Hairy Lamb”) is a genetic disorder affecting the ectodermal layer in sheep embryos. The ectodermal layer plays an important role in the development of the animal’s hair, skin, teeth, and hooves. The common name for this condition comes from the unusual appearance of the hair of affected animals, which is wispy and straight rather than the expected woolen coat. Because the ectodermal layer is so critical in development, ED animals have a variety of undesirable characteristics including thin skin, abnormal jaw and tooth formation, and dysfunctional sweat glands. Affected animals are more susceptible to environmental and breeding stressors, and will generally die within a few weeks of birth.

Accepted Sample Type(s)

Ectodermal Dysplasia (Hairy Lamb) Testing Prices

Test Quantity Test Price
Ectodermal Dysplasia/Hairy Lamb (ED) Any $11.50 each test

Ectodermal Dysplasia (Hairy Lamb) Results

Gene Check Results Physical Characteristics
EDF “ED Free”-Physically normal, does not carry the ED/hairy lamb gene.
EDC “ED Carrier”-Physically normal, carrier for the ED/hairy lamb gene. (Will pass gene to offspring ~50% of the time)
EDA
 “ED Affected”-ED/Hairy Lamb affected (Will pass gene to offspring 100% of the time)

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Results are reported rapidly and confidentially and are typically available 3-5 business days from receipt of samples. Sequential testing and large lots, particularly during the busy Spring season, may require somewhat longer turnaround times.

Rush processing (results available 2 business days from receipt of samples) is available for an additional fee.

Results will be emailed to the address provided on the testing submission form. Gene Check can provide individual certificates for animals upon request. Please note that we no longer send paper copies of results, except upon request!

ALL GENE CHECK RESULTS ARE CERTIFIED