These results suggest that genotype CC of HSP70-1 gene may be used as a molecular and genetic marker to improve the phenotype of anti-mastitis in Chinese Holstein dairy cows.

• 在中国荷斯坦奶牛群体中,HSP70-1基因CC基因型可作为改良奶牛乳腺炎抗性性状的分子遗传标记。