Article
Mapping QTL associated with resistance to avian oncogenic Marek’s Disease Virus (MDV) reveals major candidate genes and variants
2020-07-22
Abstract excerpt
Marek’s Disease (MD) represents a significant global economic and animal welfare issue. Marek’s Disease Virus (MDV) is a highly contagious oncogenic and highly immune-suppressive alpha-herpes virus, which infects chickens, causing neurological effects and tumour formation. Though partially controlled by vaccination, MD continues to have a profound impact on animal health and on the poultry industry. Genetic select...
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- Literature Corpus work
- 9e32c038-7b27-5d4e-9ca2-837f7703dcec
- DOI
- 10.1101/2020.07.22.215582
