[HTML][HTML] Konik, Tarpan, European wild horse: An origin story with conservation implications
Horses are gaining importance in European nature conservation management, for which
usually so-called primitive breeds are favored due to their claimed robustness. An …
usually so-called primitive breeds are favored due to their claimed robustness. An …
Rewilded horses in European nature conservation–a genetics, ethics, and welfare perspective
In recent decades, the integration of horses (Equus ferus) in European rewilding initiatives
has gained widespread popularity due to their potential for regulating vegetation and …
has gained widespread popularity due to their potential for regulating vegetation and …
The localization of centromere protein A is conserved among tissues
E Cappelletti, FM Piras, L Sola, M Santagostino… - Communications …, 2023 - nature.com
Centromeres are epigenetically specified by the histone H3 variant CENP-A. Although
mammalian centromeres are typically associated with satellite DNA, we previously …
mammalian centromeres are typically associated with satellite DNA, we previously …
Body size and digestive system shape resource selection by ungulates: A cross‐taxa test of the forage maturation hypothesis
The forage maturation hypothesis (FMH) states that energy intake for ungulates is
maximised when forage biomass is at intermediate levels. Nevertheless, metabolic allometry …
maximised when forage biomass is at intermediate levels. Nevertheless, metabolic allometry …
Early pastoral economies and herding transitions in Eastern Eurasia
WTT Taylor, J Clark, J Bayarsaikhan, T Tuvshinjargal… - Scientific reports, 2020 - nature.com
While classic models for the emergence of pastoral groups in Inner Asia describe mounted,
horse-borne herders sweeping across the Eurasian Steppes during the Early or Middle …
horse-borne herders sweeping across the Eurasian Steppes during the Early or Middle …
Robertsonian fusion and centromere repositioning contributed to the formation of satellite-free centromeres during the evolution of zebras
E Cappelletti, FM Piras, L Sola… - Molecular Biology …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Centromeres are epigenetically specified by the histone H3 variant CENP-A and typically
associated with highly repetitive satellite DNA. We previously discovered natural satellite …
associated with highly repetitive satellite DNA. We previously discovered natural satellite …
[HTML][HTML] Uncivilized behaviors: How humans wield “feral” to assert power (and control) over other species
This paper examines the use of the term “feral” as a form of control over other animals. The
concept of this “power word” is explored within the context of what it means for those who …
concept of this “power word” is explored within the context of what it means for those who …
Equid assessment, research and scoping (EARS): The development and implementation of a new equid welfare assessment and monitoring tool
Simple Summary Animal welfare is a global concern which receives close public scrutiny.
Numerous non-profit and non-governmental organisations exist to address problems …
Numerous non-profit and non-governmental organisations exist to address problems …
Subspecies hybridization as a potential conservation tool in species reintroductions
Reintroductions are a powerful tool for the recovery of endangered species. However, their
long‐term success is strongly influenced by the genetic diversity of the reintroduced …
long‐term success is strongly influenced by the genetic diversity of the reintroduced …
Fecal microbiota and diet composition of buryatian horses grazing warm-and cold-season grass pastures
S Zaitseva, O Dagurova, A Radnagurueva, A Kozlova… - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
The Buryatian horse is an ancient breed and, as an indigenous breed, they have unique
adaptive abilities to use scarce pastures, graze in winter, and survive in harsh conditions …
adaptive abilities to use scarce pastures, graze in winter, and survive in harsh conditions …