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A preliminary study of possible genetic influences on the susceptibility of sheep to Johne's disease.
Australian veterinary journal - 1 Jul 2005
Reddacliff L A, Beh K, McGregor H, Whittington R J
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate possible genetic influences on susceptibility or resistance of sheep to Johne's disease. DESIGN: A field and laboratory study of two fine-wool Merino flocks with a high prevalence of disease due to Mycobacterium avium subsp paratuberculosis infection. PROCEDURE: Adult sheep were phenotypically classified as having severe, mild or no disease on the basis of clinical, pathological and...
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