Genetic variation in Japanese Holstein cattle for EBL development
Abstract Background Infection with bovine leukemia virus (BLV), the causative agent for enzootic bovine leukosis (EBL), is increasing in dairy farms of Japan. The tendency of tumor development following BLV infection in certain cow families and bull lines has previously been described. We therefore...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-10-01
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| Series: | BMC Veterinary Research |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-020-02625-8 |