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Revealing the genetic basis of eyelid pigmentation in Hereford cattle.
Journal of animal science - 1 May 2022
Jara Eugenio, Peñagaricano Francisco, Armstrong Eileen, Ciappesoni Gabriel, Iriarte Andrés, Navajas Elly Ana
Abstract excerpt
Ocular squamous cell carcinoma and infectious keratoconjunctivitis are common ocular pathologies in Hereford cattle with considerable economic impact. Both pathologies have been associated with low eyelid pigmentation, and thus, genetic selection for higher eyelid pigmentation could reduce their incidence. The objective of the present study was to reveal the genetic basis of eyelid pigmentation in Hereford...
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