Control of α‐mannosidosis in Angus cattle

P. J. Healy, P. J. Babidge, D. H. Embury, M. A. Harrison, G. J. Judson, R. W. Mason, D. S. Petterson, A. J. Sinclair

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Abstract

SUMMARY Tests for the detection of animals heterozygous for a‐mannosidosis were undertaken on samples taken from 34,203 cattle registered with the Angus Society of Australia. Results indicates 1,836 (5.4%) of the animals were heterozygotes. Heterozygotes were detected in 214 (51%) of the herds examined.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)135-137
Number of pages3
JournalAustralian Veterinary Journal
Volume60
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1983
Externally publishedYes

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