This yellow, amber, or orange iris found in some Paso Finos seems to have no association with eye or vision problems.
Researchers have found yet another genetic variation responsible for yet-unexplained white spotting.
Terje Raudsepp, PhD, presented in honor of UK equine genetics researcher Teri Lear, PhD, who passed away in 2016.
Base coat color and horse sex appear to play significant roles in spotting patterns, researchers learned.
Gene doping’s effects, good or bad, remain unclear. It might not affect performance and could have serious side effects.
The “Gaitkeeper” gene mutation has been linked to success in trotting races in Standardbreds.
An “athletic” heart is a heritable characteristic linked to good endurance performance, researchers confirmed.
The center will DNA test all Thoroughbred foals and serve 30 other horse breed societies across Australia.
Researchers can now detect more than 90% of the chromosomal abnormalities in horses, including sex reversal syndrome.
The program is designed to provide participants with skills necessary to work in or operate an equine breeding facility.
About 30% of Fell Ponies and 18% of Dales Ponies are mutation carriers. The syndrome is also found in Gypsy Horses.
This is good news, researchers say, since oxytocin infusion is the best treatment for retained placenta in mares.
An equine reproduction specialist shares tips for breeders to help them make the most of the latest research.
Lecture topics will include anesthesia, eye emergencies, sports medicine, biosecurity, foaling problems, and more.
Dr. Ernest Bailey shares information about genetic diseases that related to specific breeds.
Lavender foal, lethal white, blindness, and deafness are all color-related genetic problems. Dr. Samantha Brooks explains.
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