Early Embryonic Loss & Genetics
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 7:08 am
by Shammy Davis
Check out the latest EQUINE DISEASE QUARTERLY (April 2009/Vol 18, #2) and the discussion on "translocation."
www.ca.uky.edu/gluck/index.htm
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 7:46 am
by madelyn
Interesting piece, once I finally found it. The correct link is
http://www.ca.uky.edu/gluck/q_apr09.asp
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:32 am
by Linda_d
This could eventually change the industry if a reliable, easy to administer test was developed that could identify mares with this genetic problem. It could save breeders tens of thousands of dollars ... but it could also make some very well bred yearling/two year old fillies worth much less and make them virtually worthless once their racing days were over. OTOH, owners who had fillies with this genetic problem would keep them racing longer rather than retire them for breeding.