Genomic Tools for the Identification of Loci Associated with Facial Eczema in New Zealand Sheep

Genomic Tools for the Identification of Loci Associated with Facial Eczema in New Zealand Sheep

Facial eczema (FE) is a significant metabolic disease that affects New Zealand ruminants. Ingestion of the mycotoxin sporidesmin leads to liver and bile duct damage, which can result in photosensitisation, reduced productivity and death. Strategies used to manage the incidence and severity of the di...

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Main Authors: Kathryn M. McRae, Suzanne J. Rowe, Patricia L. Johnson, Hayley J. Baird, Neil G. Cullen, Matthew J. Bixley, Jeffrey E. Plowman, Santanu Deb-Choudhury, Rudiger Brauning, Neville C. Amyes, Ken G. Dodds, Sheryl-Anne N. Newman, John C. McEwan, Shannon M. Clarke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Genes
Subjects:
sheep
disease
facial eczema
haemoglobin
GWAS
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/12/10/1560

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