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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Autori principali: Yasuko Inagaki, Tomoko Kobayashi, Yoshihito Suda, Kazuya Kusama, Kazuhiko Imakawa
Natura: Articolo
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: BMC 2020-10-01
Serie:BMC Veterinary Research
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Accesso online:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-020-02625-8