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omia-database

Query OMIA for inherited disorders and traits across animal species.

27|6|Updated Mar 17, 2026
Search Tags:#genetics#veterinary#cross-species#omia#inherited#breeds#translational
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/OpenVet-Projects/VetClaw --skill omia-database
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Skill: omia-database
Source: https://github.com/OpenVet-Projects/VetClaw/tree/main/skills/literature/omia-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OpenVet-Projects/VetClaw --skill omia-database

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides fast access to OMIA-like genetic disease data across species to support veterinary genetic research, breed predisposition analysis, and translational insights.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-species queries: retrieve disease/trait records for any species documented in OMIA.
  • Breed risk and inheritance insights: map conditions to breeds, inheritance patterns, and available tests.
  • Translational research: link veterinary conditions to human orthologs via OMIM for comparative studies.

Quick Start

Run an OMIA query for hip dysplasia in dogs to explore disease records and breed associations.

Frequently Asked Questions about omia-database

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I look up inherited disorders across different animal species?▼

To look up inherited disorders across species, query the OMIA database to retrieve structured genetic disease records containing species, gene, inheritance pattern, phenotype, and related references.

What is the best way to find breed-specific inheritance patterns for veterinary genetics research?▼

Finding breed-specific inheritance patterns involves querying cross-species veterinary genetics data to map specific animal conditions to affected breeds and their documented modes of inheritance.

Can I cross-reference veterinary genetic conditions with human orthologs?▼

Yes, you can cross-reference veterinary genetic conditions with human orthologs to support translational research by linking OMIA animal disease entries to comparative human conditions.

How do I extract structured genetic data fields like phenotype and gene from animal breed records?▼

Extract structured genetic data fields by querying specific animal breeds to pull categorized information including disease name, species, associated gene, inheritance pattern, phenotype, and scientific references.

Does this genetic database query tool support cross-species disease lookup for translational studies?▼

Yes, this tool supports cross-species disease lookup for translational studies by retrieving inherited trait entries across all documented animal species and linking them to comparative human conditions.

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