The present equine genetic variation mirrors the deep influence of intensive breeding
programs during the last 200 years. Here, we provide a comprehensive current state of …

Simple Summary This article addresses the problems that face Thoroughbred breeding and
racing globally as the sector seeks to become sustainable. It considers the benefits and …

Simple Summary The stallion is a horse like any other horse, and social interactions are an
important part of daily life. Although many free-roaming stallions fulfil their life's purpose …

Historical genomes can provide important insights into recent genomic changes in horses,
especially the development of modern breeds. In this study, we characterized 8.7 million …

Behavioural plasticity enables horses entering an exercise training programme to adapt with
reduced stress. We characterised SNPs associated with behaviour in yearling …

The proportion of the genome containing runs of homozygosity (ROH) affects production
traits in livestock populations. In European and Australasian Thoroughbreds inbreeding …

Liangzhou donkey is a domestic animal breed distributed on the edge of the Tengger Desert
in Gansu Province of China. It has small body size and strong adaptability to dry …

Inbreeding depression is a genetic phenomenon associated with the loss of fitness and
mean phenotypic performance due to mating between relatives. Historically, inbreeding …

Uncontrolled crossbreeding is a major challenge to the conservation of landrace horses in
East Asia. Understanding the factors driving this trend is crucial for effective conservation …

Abstract Background The Franches-Montagnes (FM) is the last native horse breed of
Switzerland, established at the end of the 19th century by cross-breeding local mares with …