Advances in Equine Genetics and Breeding
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Equids".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2024 | Viewed by 4924
Special Issue Editors
Interests: horse genetics; disease; inheritance; pharmacogenetics
Interests: equine genetics; genetic disorders; coat color; neurological conditions
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Advances in genetics enabled us to discern genes and mutations for various phenotypes in horses, including traits for health, performance or coat color. It also has provided avenues to measure actual inbreeding percentages and allows for tools to establish long-term health and conservation of different breeds. All this information can now be used to help breeders be more successful in creating the type of horse they dream of. In this issue, research on all aspects of horse genetics, breeding and reproduction, as well as other topics, will be considered as they guide breeders to this goal. These topics could include molecular genetics, biodiversity, life cycles, and functional gene and regulatory mechanisms in complex traits.
The aim of this Special Issue of Animals is to collate the latest advances and insights from the research fields of (comparative) genetics, regulatory mechanisms, and breeding methods of horse. We strive for this Special Issue to provide a better understanding of the genetic mechanisms underlying complex traits and provide new approaches to improve the breeding of horses. We welcome the submission of multiple article types, such as original research articles, reviews, methods, etc.
Dr. Robin E. Everts
Dr. Samantha A. Brooks
Guest Editors
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