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Local inflammation as a possible mechanism of resistance to gastrointestinal nematodes in Angus heifers.
Veterinary parasitology - 10 Apr 2007
Li Robert W, Sonstegard Tad S, Van Tassell Curtis P, Gasbarre Louis C
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Understanding mechanisms of resistance to gastrointestinal nematodes is important in developing effective and sustainable control programs. A resource population of Angus cattle consisting of approximately 600 animals with complete pedigree records has been developed. The majority of these animals were completely characterized for their resistance to natural challenge by gastrointestinal nematodes. As the first...
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