A novel method for rapid and reliable detection of complex vertebral malformation and bovine leukocyte adhesion deficiency in Holstein cattle

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Complex vertebral malformation (CVM) and bovine leukocyte adhesion deficiency (BLAD) are two autosomal recessive lethal genetic defects frequently occurring in Holstein cattle, identifiable by single nucleotide polymorphisms. The obj...

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Main Authors: Zhang Yi, Fan Xuehua, Sun Dongxiao, Wang Yachun, Yu Ying, Xie Yan, Zhang Shengli, Zhang Yuan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
Online Access:http://www.jasbsci.com/content/3/1/24