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Whole Genome Analysis of Pinkeye Scores in Angus Cattle
Iowa State Research Farm Progress Reports
  • Kadir Kizilkaya, Iowa State University
  • Richard G. Tait, Jr., Iowa State University
  • Dorian J. Garrick, Iowa State University
  • Rohan L. Fernando, Iowa State University
  • James M. Reecy, Iowa State University
Farm
McNay Research and Demonstration Farm
Extension Number
RFR A11128
Publication Date
1-1-2012
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Abstract
Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis (IBK), known as pinkeye, is a common infectious disease affecting the eyes of cattle. It is characterized by excessive tearing, inflammation of the conjunctiva, and ulceration of the cornea. Although pinkeye is non-fatal, it has a marked economic impact on the cattle industry, due to the decreased performance of infected individuals. Genetic effects on the susceptibility of IBK have been studied and Hereford, Jersey, and Holstein breeds were found to be more susceptible to IBK than Bos Indicus breeds. The objectives of our study were: 1) to estimate genetic parameters of IBK scored in different categories by using genomic threshold model, and 2) to detect markers in linkage disequilibrium with quantitative tract loci (QTL) associated with IBK.
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Iowa State University
Language
en
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application/pdf
Citation Information
Kadir Kizilkaya, Richard G. Tait, Dorian J. Garrick, Rohan L. Fernando, et al.. "Whole Genome Analysis of Pinkeye Scores in Angus Cattle" (2012)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/rich_tait_jr/11/