Escherichia coli F4 diarrhoea in pigs

Comparative molecular approaches to identify host determinants mediating adhesion of E. coli F4 strains in pigs

Autori

• David Joller

Parametri

• 128 pagine
• 5 ore di lettura

• Genetica

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The book delves into the genetic factors influencing E. coli diarrhoea in pigs, particularly focusing on Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) and its F4 variants. It highlights the dominant inheritance of the receptor gene F4bcR on porcine chromosome 13, linking it to specific SNPs associated with susceptibility to E. coli infections. The study reveals complexities in adhesion phenotypes, showing variations in offspring based on parental susceptibility. This research underscores the genetic basis of disease resistance in the pig industry, aiming to mitigate mortality and losses.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2010

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