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Exploring the genetic factors behind the discrepancy in resistance to bovine tuberculosis between African zebu cattle and European taurine cattle.
Scientific reports - 29 Jan 2024
Lee SangJung, Clémentine Charton, Kim Heebal
Abstract excerpt
Caused by the pathogenic agent Mycobacterium bovis, bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a major concern in cattle breeding due to both its zoonotic potential and economic impact. Greater resistance to this disease has been reported in certain African zebu breeds compared to European taurine breeds. However the genetic basis for the lower susceptibility to bTB infection observed in zebu cattle remains poorly explored....
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