Genetic Markers Associated with Field PRRSV-Induced Abortion Rates

Genetic Markers Associated with Field PRRSV-Induced Abortion Rates

In gilts and sows, the more severe clinical manifestation of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) occurs in late gestation and can result in up to a 40% abortion incidence. Despite the known genetic component in resilience to PRRSV, there is scarce information regarding the ab...

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Main Authors: Ramona N. Pena, Carlos Fernández, María Blasco-Felip, Lorenzo J. Fraile, Joan Estany
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
PRRS
DNA markers
abortion rate
transplacental infection
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/11/8/706

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