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A genome-wide significant association on chromosome 2 for footrot resistance/susceptibility in Swiss White Alpine sheep.
Animal genetics - 1 Dec 2017
Niggeler A, Tetens J, Stäuble A, Steiner A, Drögemüller C
Abstract excerpt
Footrot is one of the most important causes of lameness in global sheep populations and is characterized by a bacterial infection of the interdigital skin. As a multifactorial disease, its clinical representation depends not only on pathogen factors and environmental components but also on the individual resistance/susceptibility of the host. A genetic component has been shown in previous studies; however, so far...
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