Research on animal blood groups and biochemical polymorphisms at Onderstepoort (1956-1990).

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Research on animal blood groups and biochemical polymorphisms at Onderstepoort (1956-1990).

Journal of the South African Veterinary Association - 1 Sept 2010

Osterhoff D R

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The introduction and wide use of artificial insemination in cattle in the 1950s led to a need for accurate parentage identification. Blood group determination by means of the newly emerging scientific discipline called immunogenetics provided the answer. A blood group laboratory was consequently established at Onderstepoort in 1956, initially concentrating on the production of blood typing reagents. Once...

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Animal Husbandry
Animals
Animals, Domestic
Animals, Wild
Blood Group Antigens
Breeding
Genetic Markers
Genetic Variation
Isotonic Solutions
South Africa
Time Factors

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PMID: 21247036
DOI: 10.4102/jsava.v81i3.134

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