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Intron 1 of the interferon gamma gene: Its role in nematode resistance in Suffolk and Texel sheep breeds.
Research in veterinary science - 1 Dec 2005
Sayers G, Good B, Hanrahan J P, Ryan M, Sweeney T
Abstract excerpt
Genetic variation at intron 1 of the interferon gamma gene has recently been associated with variation in faecal egg count in Romney, Merino and Soay breeds of sheep. The Texel breed is more resistant to gastrointestinal nematode infection than the Suffolk breed, based on faecal egg count. Hence, the objective of this experiment was to characterise the polymorphisms of intron 1 of the interferon gammagene in...
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