Polymorphism of the PrP prion protein gene in Polish Merino and old-type Polish Merino from Brylewo flock

The study was conducted on Polish Merino (143♀ and 39♂) and old-type Polish Merino sheep (176♀ and 61♂) in Brylewo flock (Wielkopolskie Province). The examined sheep were at the age of one year. Prion protein (PrP) genotype was determined in all animals. In both breeds four alleles (ARR, ARQ, AHQ, V...

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Main Authors: Niżnikowski Roman, Oprządek Artur, Czub Grzegorz, Świątek Marcin, Kubasik Dariusz, Brzoza Paweł, Głowacz Krzysztof, Ślęzak Magdalena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2015-06-01
Series:Bulletin of the Veterinary Institute in Pulawy
Subjects:
prp
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/bvip-2015-0047