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Genetic resistance to Brucella abortus in the water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis).
Infection and immunity - 1 Apr 2006
Borriello Giorgia, Capparelli Rosanna, Bianco Michele, Fenizia Domenico, Alfano Flora, Capuano Federico, Ercolini Danilo, Parisi Antonio, Roperto Sante, Iannelli Domenico
Abstract excerpt
Brucellosis is a costly disease of water buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis). Latent infections and prolonged incubation of the pathogen limit the efficacy of programs based on the eradication of infected animals. We exploited genetic selection for disease resistance as an approach to the control of water buffalo brucellosis. We tested 231 water buffalo cows for the presence of anti-Brucella abortus antibodies (by the...
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