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Genetic factors affecting susceptibility of dairy cows to udder pathogens.
Veterinary immunology and immunopathology - 25 Sept 2002
Detilleux J C
Abstract excerpt
Bovine mastitis remains the most costly disease in dairy cattle. Breeding for resistance to udder pathogens has been proposed as a complementary tool to therapeutic and prophylactic measures not totally effective against the disease. This paper reviews factors affecting cows' susceptibility to pathogens at the animal, cellular/hormonal and DNA levels. Such factors will be useful in achieving genetic improvement...
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