Researchers Define Genomics Applications in the Horse Industry

The equine genomics research community has outlined how to face the challenges associated with translating Horse Genome Project outcomes into clinical practice to benefit horses.
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Horse genomics experts from around the world have issued a statement regarding the application of genomics in the equine industries.

The statement outlines the values of scientists working in the broad area of horse genomics.

The statement was discussed and drafted at a recent Horse Genome Workshop meeting, which took place Sept. 12-15 in Pavia, Italy. This meeting was the latest in a series beginning in 1995 with the goal of fostering collaboration among scientists to create and use genomic tools for the benefit of the horse and the horse industry. Scientists have met regularly under the auspices of the Dorothy Russell Havemeyer Foundation, the International Society for Animal Genetics, and the United States Department of Agriculture NRSP8 program. They have also participated in workshops leading to mapping the horse genome, development of the whole genome sequence for the horse, and development of tools for studies of gene expression in different tissues.

Since the beginning of the workshop, scientists have used the information to identify genes responsible for many simple hereditary traits and have developed prediction models for more complex traits. Breakthroughs arising from these research efforts are also revealing the fine details of the biochemical and cellular pathways that underpin performance, immunology, reproduction, and infectious disease response and could ultimately lead to novel management approaches

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