Research & DNA
Research & DNA
Articles, interviews, and documents featuring research and DNA information on the Cleveland Bay.
Genetic Analysis and Breed Management of the Endangered Cleveland Bay Horse
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Dr. Andrew C. Dell's thesis, which was submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the University of Lincoln for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, has been approved for public viewing. Congratulations to Dr. Dell on his accomplishment. We thank him for his dedication to the Cleveland Bay horse. Chapters include: Andy Dell won the 2008 March Christian Award for Conservation
From Millie Kenyon, Administrator, Mark Christian Trust, United Kingdom “Andy Dell won the 2008 March Christian Award for Conservation in Genetic Bio-Diversity (Technical category) for his research into Cleveland Bay Horses through computer –based breed analysis and the creation of Society breeding programmes for reduction of inbreeding and genetic retention Explaining the basics on Equine DNA Testing
EQUINE DNA TESTING The use of DNA technology is something most of us are familiar with - mostly thanks to its uses in human forensics. But its applications in the equine world, including DNA profiling for identification and parentage, screening tests for coat colour and some inherited diseases, are growing all the time. Of particular importance to all equine breed registries, regardless of size, Equine DNA testing . . . Partial article posting granted by permission of Horsetalk.co.nz April 2008 DNA Genotyping Committee Update
Thanks again for everyone contributing DNA hair samples to Dr. Cothran’s project. See a more scientific report from Dr. Cothran as opposed the more lay person type reports published in the past. We hope this begins to answer some questions on his research. Gabrielle Gordon Genetic article by Cothran March 2008
Breeding Tips
Carolina Livi's interview with Cindy Backus, DVM, PhD Carolina writes introduction to Dr. Backus: Our first interview on the topic of Breed Health and research is with Dr. Cindy S. Backus, a large animal veterinarian specializing in equine reproductive work. She has a B.Sc. in Animal Science from Ohio State University, a M.Sc. in Reproductive Physiology from The University of Tennessee, a D.V.M. from the University of Tennessee, and a Ph.D. also in Reproductive Physiology from the University of Tennessee. She has worked in private practice for 18 years, and does mostly horse work, in addition to working on sheep, goats, alpacas, and other small ruminants. She started breeding horses with cooled shipped semen in 1997 at the time the quarter horse association lifted the registration ban. Her first attempt got produced a gorgeous palomino stallion that she still rides. Spring of the year brings dozens of mares to the clinic for shipped breeding and she has owners haul their stallions over to be collected and shipped. In the last 4 to 5 years they have been doing 20 or so Embryo transfers per year as well. She says it is becoming more and more popular but is still not as successful as AI. SPARKS
ON THE CUTTING EDGE OF RARE BREED MANAGEMENT The Cleveland Bay Horse Society has embraced a software program called SPARKS (Single Population Analysis & Record Keeping System), which has been adapted after many months of effort to aid in the ongoing preservation of the purebred Cleveland Bay. |
Andy Dell's Presentation