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Clinical, Biological and Pathological Investigation of Bovine Lymphocyte Intestinal Retention Deficit (BLIRD): a new genetic disorder affecting life expectancy and immunity in Holstein dairy cattle
Lucie Dutheil, Blandine Gausserès, F. Besnard…·Gilles Foucras
This paper investigates a new genetic disorder in Holstein cattle caused by an ITGB7 mutation, showing reduced lifespan, poor growth, and immune-related symptoms in homozygous carriers.
DOI 10.1101/2025.05.18.654695