Article
Evidence for a major QTL associated with host response to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus challenge.
Journal of animal science - 1 Jun 2012
Boddicker N, Waide E H, Rowland R R R, Lunney J K, Garrick D J, Reecy J M, Dekkers J C M
Abstract excerpt
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) causes decreased reproductive performance in breeding animals and increased respiratory problems in growing animals, which result in significant economic losses in the swine industry. Vaccination has generally not been effective in the prevention of PRRS, partially because of the rapid mutation rate and evolution of the virus. The objective of the current study...
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