Article
Decoding epigenetic markers: implications of traits and genes through DNA methylation in resilience and susceptibility to mastitis in dairy cows.
Epigenetics - 1 Dec 2024
Bouzeraa Lotfi, Martin Helene, Plessis Clement, Dufour Pascal, Marques Jessica C S, Moore Sydney, Cerri Ronaldo, Sirard Marc-Andre
Abstract excerpt
Cattle farming faces challenges linked to intensive exploitation and climate change, requiring the reinforcement of animal resilience in response to these dynamic environments. Currently, genetic selection is used to enhance resilience by identifying animals resistant to specific diseases; however, certain diseases, such as mastitis, pose difficulties in genetic prediction. This study introduced the utilization...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
