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Genetically Distinct Chicken Crosses Differ in Splenic Salmonella Colonization and Cytokine RNA Expression

Authors
  • Michael Kaiser (Iowa State University)
  • Susan J. Lamont (Iowa State University)

Abstract

Two advance intercross lines significantly differed in Salmonella colonization of the spleen and expression levels of splenic cytokine RNA. These genetic differences in immune response have the potential of improving disease resistance through genetic selection.

Keywords: ASL R2217

How to Cite:

Kaiser, M. & Lamont, S. J., (2007) “Genetically Distinct Chicken Crosses Differ in Splenic Salmonella Colonization and Cytokine RNA Expression”, Iowa State University Animal Industry Report 4(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/ans_air-180814-595

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Published on
01 Jan 2007
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