title: Possibilities and limits of breeding for immune responsiveness.
abstract: Studies on defence mechanisms in mice and farm animals are demonstrated. The results indicate that selective breeding might become a more important tool in disease control. But intensive research work is required before a "General Disease Resistance Index" can be used in animal breeding. More common efforts of research workers in veterinary medicine and animal breeding are necessary.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000917:Antibody Formation; D001947:Breeding; D005260:Female; D006241:Haptens; D007113:Immunity, Innate; D008297:Male; D009115:Muridae / Q000276:immunology*; D010587:Phagocytosis; D013552:Swine / Q000276:immunology
chemical_list: D006241:Haptens