Article
Genetic factors affecting susceptibility to udder pathogens.
Veterinary microbiology - 16 Feb 2009
Detilleux J C
Abstract excerpt
Many studies have identified genetic factors underlying resistance or susceptibility to mastitis in dairy cows and heifers. Some authors focused on polygenic variation while others searched for genes and/or quantitative trait loci with major effects on mastitis. Classical traits related to mastitis include somatic cell counts, electrical conductivity and clinical cases of the disease. With the development of...
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