Heckert H P, Wittstatt U, Hofmann W
Klinik für Klauentiere, Freien Universität Berlin.
Tierarztl Prax. 1997 Jul;25(4):344-50.
Bovine leukocyte adhesion deficiency (BLAD) is an autosomal recessive and lethal disease of Holstein-Friesian cattle. It is characterized by leukocytosis with more than 30,000 cells/microliter blood and decreased resistance to infectious diseases. Details of the history and pathological findings in three patients, the situation in the herd and breeding aspects are described.
