First insights in the genetics of caseous lymphadenitis in goats

First insights in the genetics of caseous lymphadenitis in goats

Abscesses are a common problem in goat farms worldwide. In most cases, the disease is caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis that is the aetiological agent of caseous lymphadenitis (CLA). CLA causes considerable economic losses, due to reduced milk production, and to carcase damage. At present...

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Main Authors: Giulietta Minozzi, Silvana Mattiello, Lilia Grosso, Paola Crepaldi, Stefania Chessa, Giulio Pagnacco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-01-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
Subjects:
Caseous lymphadenitis
goat
genetic markers
genome wide association study
genetics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2016.1250610

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2016.1250610

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