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Brenda Lee #1862 (Photos above are thumbnails - click for larger
versions) Born: 4-20-23
4Horns - Twin - 60% white /
40% black
Eyes: R1/L2-3**(note: no injury, weaping, or cloudiness to left eye) Photo taken 6-11-24
**Close up of Split Upper Eyelid on Brenda Lee's Left Eye SUED DEFINITION FROM THE JACOB SHEEP BREEDERS ASSOC
GUIDEBOOK:
Split upper eyelid deformity: Fault found in some polycerate sheep breeds
where the eyelash edge does not form a continuous, unbroken line (normal),
but instead has a notch (mildest form) or an inverted V shaped split (most
severe form). In the worst cases, the eyelid with lashes may be curled into
the eye causing abrasions and ulceration leading to blindness. This trait is
genetically carried by both four-horned and two-horned sheep. The two-horned
ram may suppress the expression of this trait, but will not remove it from
the genetic inheritance of its offspring. Each eyelid should be scored
separately. A score of 1 is normal with 4 describing a severe split. All
Jacobs should be carefully examined and the correct score for each eyelid
recorded on registration forms
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