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This article describes the different types of mating and selective breeding systems in horses.
This third edition provides basic information on genetics in an easy-to-understand format. As before, the book includes introductory chapters on basic genetics that review terminology and fundamental concepts. At the same time, the text contains very specific information about the DNA variants...
The application of selection and breeding for colour, performance, reduction of hereditary and infectious diseases in horses are discussed.
This chapter discusses the breed registries, genetic diversity, genetic drift, selection and relationships within and between horse breeds.
This chapter discusses the terms and concepts of pedigree study and presents some breeding myths in horses.
The heritability, breeding value, genetic markers and selection of performance traits in racehorses and draught horses are described.
The second edition of this book contains chapters on horse breeding and genetics, including the evolution and domestication of horses; genomics; the genetics of coat colour and pattern, diseases and performance; karyotypes and chromosome abnormalities; breeding programmes; epigenetics; genetic...