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Article: New respiratory disease cell biology data have been reported by researchers at University of Namur, Faculty of Sciences.
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- Biotech Week
- Article date:
- August 20, 2008
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A new study, 'Respiratory function in cattle: impact of breed, heritability and external factors,' is now available. According to recent research from Belgium, "Bovine respiratory disease complex (BRDC) is the most common and costly disease of cattle. The important prevalence of this multifactorial syndrome results from interactions between different pathogens, physical constitution of the host and environmental factors."
"Because of the strong economical impact of BRDC, it is recommended to complete classical preventive and therapeutic measures by selection of heritable traits improving resistance against respiratory disease and by alternatives based on improved ...