Unpublished Paper
Immunogenetic Factors Affecting Infectious Bovine Keratoconjuntivitis (IBK)
Animal Industry Report
Extension Number
ASL R2062
Publication Date
2006
Disciplines
Topic
Beef
Summary and Implications
The analysis of field data, revealed an estimate of .18 for heritability of resistance to pinkeye and an average decrease in weaning weight of 9.5 kg for infected animals. Tear samples were collected for the 2004 pinkeye season for the analysis of two factors (IgA and Lactoferrin) involved in ocular defense. Significant differences were found between infected and non- infected animals, in the levels of tear fluid IgA.
Copyright Holder
Iowa State University
Copyright Date
2006
DOI
https://doi.org/10.31274/ans_air-180814-476
Language
en
Citation Information
Jose E. Rodriguez, Abebe T. Hassen and James M. Reecy. "Immunogenetic Factors Affecting Infectious Bovine Keratoconjuntivitis (IBK)" (2006) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/james_reecy/8/