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Genome Chosen as $2.5-Million Consortium Project

Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) and the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine (UM) announced on Aug. 9 that the foundation has committed to raise $2.5 million over five years to fund the consortium project titled “Program in Equin

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Third Consultant Deems Arlington Park Surface Safe

Tests performed Aug. 8-9 on the main track at Arlington Park have determined the Illinois track is consistent and safe for racing.


“I would not expect the track to be a significant factor in either fractures or soft tissue injuries,” sai

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Horse Genome Sequence in the Works

“It puts a whole new set of tools in play…it’s as if you are farmers that are used to relying on plows pulled by a draft animal, and all the sudden you have tractors,” says Jamie MacLeod, VMD, PhD, professor of veterinary science and Knight

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Horse Added to Broad’s Genome Stable

Scientists will complete high-quality genome sequence of the horse together with a catalogue of genetic differences across diverse horse breeds


Long prized for its physical prowess, the horse has filled diverse and instrumental roles in

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Agency Announces Genome Sequencing Approval

(edited press release)


The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), one of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), yesterday (July 19) announced they approved the genome sequencing of the horse to “high-density genome

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Landmark DNA Sequencing to Begin

The same government agency that completed the human genome in 2003 has identified the horse as a probable target for future DNA sequencing research. While a final decision will be announced in the near future, the Broad Institute, a member of the

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Breed the Best to the Best

Genomics is a buzz word, even among scientists. The term genomics includes the entire complement of chromosomes, genes, and DNA sequences that make up humans and animals. Technological advances during the last 15 years have led to the entire

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Microchips, Equine Genomics on Horse Council Agenda

The American Horse Council 2006 National Issues Forum will feature an all-day meeting of the Equine Species Working Group as well as a discussion on equine genomics, funding for which could be included in the next farm bill authored by

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Genome Sequencing

In 1991, Eliane Marti, Dr. Med. Vet., published a study as a graduate student in Switzerland, showing that chronic hypersensitivity bronchitis (a.k.a. heaves) had a strong hereditary component among Swiss horses. She meticulously defined the

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Helping Horses Worldwide

As a responsible horse owner, you make management decisions that affect the current well-being of your horse and his future vitality.

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