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Genetic and non-genetic factors distinctly shape the variation of the immune response in cattle.
Nature communications - 15 Jan 2026
Li Shifang, Myster Françoise, Darimont Célia, Tang Lijing, Javaux Justine, Sandor Rémy, Moreira Gabriel Costa Monteiro, Gualdron Duarte José Luis, Crepin Philippe, Dive Marc, Mayeres Patrick, Druet Tom, Netea Mihai G, Georges Michel, Charlier Carole, Gillet Laurent
Abstract excerpt
Increasing agricultural production while reducing the reliance on synthetic inputs such as antibiotics is an important challenge. For cattle breeding, this implies better understanding the genetics underlying meat production and the immune response. Here, we use systems immunology to investigate the genetic and environmental drivers of immune variation in Belgian White Blue male cattle, a breed historically bred...
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