An Immunogenetic Aproach to Livestock Research in Tanzania

Authors

  • P.S. Gwakisa Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sokoine University of Agriculture, P.O.BOX 3019, Morogoro, Tanzania

Keywords:

Immunology, Immunohistocompatibility, Bovine

Abstract

Five monoclonal antibodies were derived and applied to phenotype cattle according to two major histocompatibility complex (MHC) antigens. Results demonstrate significant difference in the frequency of the antigens between African and European cattle breeds. This observation is of significance in that it suggests associations of MHC antigens with economically important traits. The monoclonal antibodies are also discussed with regard to their usefulness in the serological detection MHC and common leucocyte antigen of Tanzanian cattle. It is concluded that biotechnological applications should be enhanced for the improvement of indigenous livestock in Tanzania

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Published

30-08-1992

How to Cite

Gwakisa, P. (1992) “An Immunogenetic Aproach to Livestock Research in Tanzania”, Tanzania Veterinary Journal, 11(4), pp. 141–149. Available at: https://tvj.sua.ac.tz/vet2/index.php/TVJ/article/view/386 (Accessed: 17 March 2025).

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 4 (1991)

Section

RESEARCH ARTICLES

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