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Molecular genetic approaches for identifying the basis of variation in resistance to tick infestation in cattle.
Veterinary parasitology - 25 Aug 2011
Porto Neto Laercio R, Jonsson Nicholas N, D'Occhio Michael J, Barendse William
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In recent years there has been renewed interest in the adaptation of cattle to challenging environments, largely driven by advances in genomic methods. The current interest in tick resistance is understandable given the major production and welfare implications of tick infestation in tropical and subtropical zones where around 70% of beef cattle are located. Heritability for tick burden in cattle has been shown...
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