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Resistance to malignant catarrhal fever in American bison (Bison bison) is associated with MHC class IIa polymorphisms.
Animal genetics - 1 Apr 2007
Traul D L, Li H, Dasgupta N, O'Toole D, Eldridge J A, Besser T E, Davies C J
Abstract excerpt
The Rhadinovirus ovine herpesvirus-2 (OvHV-2) is the most common causative agent of malignant catarrhal fever (MCF) in clinically susceptible ruminants including cattle and bison. American bison (Bison bison) are highly susceptible to clinical MCF. Nevertheless, approximately 20% of bison on ranches or in feedlots become infected with the virus without developing clinical disease. Defining the genetic basis for...
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