Article
Effect of selection genotype on immune response to Brucella abortus RB51 in Holstein cattle.
Animal genetics - 1 Feb 2024
Sarlo Davila Kaitlyn M, Boggiatto Paola, Olsen Steven, Lippolis John D, Crooker Brian A, Putz Ellie J
Abstract excerpt
Genetic selection for milk production traits in US Holsteins has affected numerous genes associated with reproduction and immunity. This study compares the transcriptomic response of peripheral blood mononuclear cells to an in vitro Brucella abortus strain RB51 (RB51) bacterial challenge between contemporary Holsteins and Holsteins that have not been selected for milk production traits since the mid-1960s. Total...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
