Projects relating to halothane sensitivity in pigs, 1976-1986
Scope and Contents
Comprises administrative, financial and estates records of ABRO, as well as reports, publications and press cuttings. There is also a large amount of research data, including the working papers of the scientist St Clair Taylor.
Dates
- Creation: 1976-1986
Creator
- From the Sub-Fonds: Animal Breeding Research Organisation. ABRO (1945 - 1986) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This material is held offsite. As such we need advance notice of any consultation. The lead time will be dependent on the quantity and complexity of what is requested. Please contact the Archives Manager in the first instance.
Certain restrictions apply.
Biographical / Historical
Since 1974 ABRO carried out experiments on halothane testing as a possible aid to selection against Porcine Stress Syndrome (PSS). The experiments showed a definite association between halothane sensitivity and liability to 'sudden death' and Pale, Soft, Exudative (PSE) meat, as well as associations with other aspects of performance such as litter size, carcass length and lean content. Studies indicated that halothane sensitivity was caused by a single gene, suggesting that selection on the halothane test would be an effective method of rapidly reducing the incidence of PSS in severely affected populations.
Full Extent
From the Sub-Fonds: 7.5 linear metres (56 'A' boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Sub-Fonds: English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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