Infectious diseases have major adverse effects on livestock production, both in terms of economics and on animal welfare. 10-25 % loss in milk production efficiency has been reported in tuberculosis infected animals. Udder infections alone account for annual economic loss of Rs. crores incurred by dairy industry in India. Similarly 10-25 % loss in milk production efficiency has been reported in tuberculosis infected animals. While traditional control measures such as vaccination, treatment and eradication exist, improving the genetic resistance to diseases among livestock populations is an effective alternate strategy as genetic gain is cumulative and permanent. | Candidate gene polymorphism vis-a-vis immune response to important infectious diseases in bovines
