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A genome scan for quantitative trait loci affecting the Salmonella carrier-state in the chicken.
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE - 1 Jan 2000
Tilquin Pierre, Barrow Paul A, Marly José, Pitel Frédérique, Plisson-Petit Florence, Velge Philippe, Vignal Alain, Baret Philippe V, Bumstead Nat, Beaumont Catherine
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Selection for increased resistance to Salmonella colonisation and excretion could reduce the risk of foodborne Salmonella infection. In order to identify potential loci affecting resistance, differences in resistance were identified between the N and 6(1) inbred lines and two QTL research perform...
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