Researchers are developing this tool to learn about the level of inbreeding in contemporary Thoroughbreds and help guide management and breeding practices.
Greater awareness and ongoing research mean fewer foals are being born with this genetic skin condition. Learn more in The Horse‘s Spring 2024 issue.
Learn why this congenital malformation occurs in foals and how veterinarians, owners, and breeders can treat and prevent it.
What genes and coat colors are more likely to result in a spooky or reactive horse? Experts explain what we know about equine genetics and behavior.
Researchers used AI to analyze horse conformation and detected differences between fragile foal syndrome carriers and noncarriers that might have performance implications.
Is club foot an inherited condition in horses? A veterinarian offers her thoughts.
These study results could help breeders and trainers determine which horses have the best DNA for coping with a racing environment.
Researchers discovered a connection between Chromosome 25 and the presence of kissing spines in horses.
How can biomarkers be used to help improve performance and reduce injury risk in horses?
An overactive immune system, environmental factors, genetics, and exposure all contribute to equine allergies.
Friesian breeders can test for the variant to implement early veterinary management and avoid breeding carriers.
Techniques that allow researchers to understand the underlying mechanisms of disease include genetic analyses, RNA sequencing, and advanced proteomics and lipidomics.
If you suspect your horse’s hair whorls have something to do with his personality, you might be right.
Researchers monitored mares’ heart rate responses to sounds of certain predators. Here’s what they found.
Research results could lead to better identification of horses likely to gray early or pass on gray-with-age genes and a clearer understanding of how the mutation affects horses’ health.
Three scientists discuss genetic variation in horse breeds, why it’s important, and what we’ll learn from the Thoroughbred Genetic Diversity project.
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