Research Information:

Association of LEI0258 marker alleles and susceptibility to virulent Newcastle Disease Virus infection in Kuroiler, Sasso, and Local Tanzanian Chicken

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To study the genetic polymorphism of LEIO258 microsatellite marker and association with chicken embryos survival variability to virulent NDV infection in Kuroiler, Sasso, and local Tanzanian chicken.

From: International Livestock Research Institute(ILRI)-Tanzania (ILRI) | 2020 | Research Done By: Mpenda , MSc

Completed

Funding Source: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

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Research Recommendation:
There is a relationship between LEI0258 marker polymorphisms and variations in chicken susceptibility to NDV infection, which could be utilized in breeding programs designed to improve chicken disease resistance.