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Genetic analysis of leukosis incidence in United States Holstein and Jersey populations.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Sept 2013
Abdalla E A, Rosa G J M, Weigel K A, Byrem T
Abstract excerpt
Bovine leukosis (BL) is a retroviral disease caused by the bovine leukosis virus that affects only cattle. It is associated with decreased milk production and increased cull rates due to development of lymphosarcoma. The virus also affects the immune system. Infected cows display a weak response to some vaccinations. It is important to determine if the heritability of BL susceptibility is greater than zero, or if...
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