Histocompatibility genes and Somatic Cell Count (SCC) in Italian Holstein Friesian

Mastitis is a dairy cattle disease leading to great economic losses in milk production, management costs and veterinary treatments. This character generally shows an unfavourable genetic correlation with milk production. However, genetic factors influencing mastitis susceptibility independent from t...

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Main Authors: M. Longeri, A.B. Samoré, I. Taboni, M.G. Strillacci, M. Zanotti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2011-03-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/1958