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Genetic detection of bacteria improves selective breeding in channel catfish
Sensitive detection of enteric septicemia is important to the successful development of a selective-breeding program for ESC resistance.
Health & Welfare
In a challenge study of catfish families identified as resistant or susceptible to enteric septicemia (ESC), immune response was activated 24 hours earlier in resistant families and bacterial levels were suppressed.
Health & Welfare
Sensitive detection of enteric septicemia is important to the successful development of a selective-breeding program for ESC resistance.