Myostatin mutation causing double muscling could affect increased psoroptic mange sensitivity in dual purpose Belgian Blue cattle

Myostatin mutation causing double muscling could affect increased psoroptic mange sensitivity in dual purpose Belgian Blue cattle

Belgian Blue cattle are known for their high degree of muscling and good carcass qualities. This high degree of muscling is mainly caused by a mutation in the myostatin gene (MSTN). Although the MSTN mutation is considered as fixed in the Belgian Blue breed, segregation is occurring in a sub-populat...

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Main Authors: R. Meyermans, S. Janssens, A. Coussé, W. Gorssen, X. Hubin, P. Mayeres, W. Veulemans, E. Claerebout, C. Charlier, N. Buys
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-03-01
Series:Animal
Subjects:
Ectoparasitic susceptibility
GDF8
Mites
Psoroptes ovis
Scabies
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731122000076

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