Modelling of strategies for genetic control of scrapie in sheep: The importance of population structure.
Scrapie is a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy in sheep and an example of a disease that may be controlled through breeding for disease resistance. Member states of the European Union have introduced strategies for breeding against scrapie based on the selection of genetically resistant breedi...
Main Authors: | Thomas J Hagenaars, Marielle B Melchior, Jack J Windig, Alex Bossers, Aart Davidse, Fred G van Zijderveld |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2018-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5871008?pdf=render |
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