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Equine Genetics 101: Genetics Concepts and Applications

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Considering the amount of 'ink' devoted to grading register discussion and the calls for a breed conference in the world of Cleveland Bays, I was pleased to find this recent article taken from The Thoroughbred Pedigree, Genetics and Performance Conference co-sponsored by The Blood-Horse in Lexington, Kentucky. The link between genetics and performance has fascinated breeders for centuries and pedigree analysis has been raised to an art form within the TB world. If you are interested in learning more about current developments in equine genetic research, this is a great intro to whet your appetite. -  Submitted by Merry Fowler, CBHSNA Breed Committee Chair
Equine Genetics 101: Genetics Concepts and Applications
By Erica Larson, News Editor—TheHorse.com Article #18863
Even for the most knowledgeable horseman, equine genetics can be a confusing topic to grasp. Trying to conceptualize how genetics can be applied to equine performance can be even more confusing. But the attendees at the 2011 Thoroughbred Pedigree, Genetics, and Performance Conference, held Sept. 7-8 in Lexington, Ky., were in luck as Jamie MacLeod, VMD, PhD, and Ernie Bailey, PhD, presented an overview of equine genetics and the different applications they have in equine performance. Read more at TheHorse.com - Excerpt published with permission.