Article
[Population genetic features of the immune response and stress resistance in pigs].
Genetika - 1 Mar 1995
Kniazev S P, Zhuchaev K V, Gart V V, Petukhov V L, Gudilin I I
Abstract excerpt
The results of long-term studies on the fitness of pigs are reviewed. Genetic and phenotypic variation in parameters of immunity and stress resistance is discussed, as well as the relationship of these traits with one another and with indices of productivity of pigs in the population selected.
Topics
- Adaptation, Physiological
- Animals
- Antibody Formation
- Female
- Genetic Variation
- Male
- Phenotype
- Selection, Genetic
- Stress, Physiological
- Swine