CSIRO has developed a new way to measure resilience in Merino sheep.
Each individual sheep’s resilience was measured through a standard vaccine challenge, where all animals receive the same vaccine to assess differences in their immune response. | Credits: CSIRO.
A NEW test for Merino sheep is now available to help producers identify which animals are better able to cope with disease and stress. The genomic tool, ImmuneDEX, measures a resilience trait called...
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