The influence of cattle breed on susceptibility to bovine tuberculosis in Ethiopia

Martin Vordermeier*, Gobena Ameni, Stefan Berg, Richard Bishop, Brian D. Robertson, Abraham Aseffa, R. Glyn Hewinson, Douglas B. Young

*Awdur cyfatebol y gwaith hwn

Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

94 Dyfyniadau (Scopus)

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Bovine tuberculosis in domestic livestock such as cattle is an economically important disease with zoonotic potential, particularly in countries with emerging economies. We discuss the findings of recent epidemiological and immunological studies conducted in Ethiopia on host susceptibility differences between native zebu and the exotic Holstein-Friesian cattle that are increasingly part of the Ethiopian National herd, due to the drive to increase milk yields. These findings support the hypothesis that native Zebu cattle are more resistant to bovine tuberculosis. We also summarise the results of experimental infections that support the epidemiological data, and of laboratory experiments that suggest a role for the innate immune response, and in particular interleukin-6, in the outcome of bovine tuberculosis infection.

Iaith wreiddiolSaesneg
Tudalennau (o-i)227-232
Nifer y tudalennau6
CyfnodolynComparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Cyfrol35
Rhif cyhoeddi3
Dyddiad ar-lein cynnar01 Chwef 2012
Dynodwyr Gwrthrych Digidol (DOIs)
StatwsCyhoeddwyd - 01 Mai 2012

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