Genetic analysis shows good reason for conserving the Traditional Irish Horse
The Irish Sport Horse is genetically distinct from European Warmblood populations, researchers report.
Source: horsetalk.co.nz
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Cortisol levels can gauge individual stress responses in horses, findings suggest
Researchers in Ireland wanted to know if salivary cortisol levels could be used to detect individual variations in the stress response in young Thoroughbreds.
Source: horsetalk.co.nz
New research highlights links between stress, genes, and behaviour in equines
NEW research has taken a look at young thoroughbreds’ stress responses, their genes and their behaviour in a study that highlighted interesting links between the three. Scientists at University College Dublin and Plusvital Ltd in Ireland’s study: “Integrative genomics analysis highlights functionally relevant genes for equine behaviour” is the result of a four-year PhD research […]
Karen Coumbe Emmeline Hill Scientists At University College Dublin Plusvital Ltd University College Dublin Professor Emmeline
Source: horseandhound.co.uk
Candidate genes for foot strength in "Iron Hoof" horse breed identified
A fresh study explores gait, coat colour and hoof quality in several Chinese Mongolian horse breeds.
Source: horsetalk.co.nz
Key genes that shape racehorses identified in international study
"We fine-tuned the list of racing genes to those that were most biologically relevant to racing."
Source: horsetalk.co.nz
Shaping the sport of kings: Key genes linked to successful racehorses identified by international team
A critical set of genes linked to successful racehorses has been identified by an international research team.
Source: newswise.com
Inbreeding takes measureable toll on Thoroughbred performance, study finds
A 10% increase in inbreeding, based on inbreeding coefficients, is associated with a 7% lower probability of ever racing.
Source: horsetalk.co.nz
Study: Inbreeding, Specific Genetic Marker May Decrease A Thoroughbred's Likelihood To Race - Horse Racing News
Study to determine the relationship between inbreeding and the likelihood of a Thoroughbred to make it to the races.
David Machugh Martin Stoffel Beatrice Mcgivney Emmeline Hill Josephine Pemberton University Of Edinburgh Drs
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