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Scrapie control by cull and selective breeding: a randomised controlled experiment
Reference
BBS/E/I/00000675
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Matthew Baylis
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
The Pirbright Institute
Department
The Pirbright Institute Department
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
34,600
Status
Completed
Type
Institute Project
Start date
01/12/1998
End date
31/03/2003
Duration
52 months
Abstract
To compare the impact of different methods of breeding for scrapie resistance with controls where no selective breeding takes place. The following questions are addressed: Is selective breeding based upon PrP genotype an effective method of scrapie control? Is it worth the extra expense of determining PrP genotype for ewes as well as rams? Can one breed for scrapie resistance without losing desirable breed characteristics?
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Committee
Closed Committee - Agri-food (AF)
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Research Priority
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Research Initiative
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Funding Scheme
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