Genetic mapping of quantitative trait loci for resistance to Haemonchus contortus in sheep

This paper presents results from a mapping experiment to detect quantitative trait loci (QTL) for resistance to Haemonchus contortus infestation in merino sheep. The primary trait analysed was faecal worm egg count in response to artificial challenge at 6 months of age. In the first stage of the exp...

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Main Authors:	Marshall, Karen, Maddox, J.F., Lee, S.H., Zhang, Y., Graser, H.U, Gondro, C., Walken-Brown, S.W., Werf, J.H.J. van der
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Inglés
Published:	Wiley 2009
Subjects:	disease resistance sheep
Online Access:	https://hdl.handle.net/10568/2229