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A review of genetic resistance to disease in Bos taurus cattle.
Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997) - 1 Nov 2007
Morris C A
Abstract excerpt
Cattle show considerable variability in their responses to a wide range of disease challenges, and much of the variability is genetic. This review highlights genetic variation in disease susceptibility in Bos taurus cattle, with variation found at the breed level and also within breeds. Disease challenges come from bacteria and viruses, parasites and feed-borne toxins. For an animal to survive, it needs its own...
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