Horse: Technology of race horse breeding. Traits, and genetic improvement of race horses Flashcards

1
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Performance testing

A

Measuring

  • Selection
  • Pedigree
  • Conformation
  • Performance

All of which have low h2 values and are 1° traits

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2
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List the other 1° traits in horse breeding

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  • Speed of gallop
  • Accumulated prize
  • Strong empirical + environmental factors
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3
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Working span of flat racers

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Short (retire early)

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4
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Jump racers working span

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12 years

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5
Q

When is the thouroghbred season?

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Feb-June

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6
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For harness racing, what is the key additional 1° trait?

A

Trotting ability at speed

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7
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What can be performed for the speed gene?

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Marker-assisted selection (MAS)

A single nucleotide polymorphism in the myostatin gene

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8
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Myostatin genotype for short distances

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C/C

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9
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Myostatin genotype for medium distances

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C/T

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10
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Myostatin genotype for long distances

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T/T

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