16 Years of breed management brings substantial improvement in population genetics of the endangered Cleveland Bay Horse.

ABSTRACT: The consequences of poor breed management and inbreeding can range from gradual declines in individual productivity to more serious fertility and mortality concerns. However, many small and closed groups, as well as larger unmanaged populations, are plagued by genetic regression, often due to a dearth in breeding support tools which are accessible and easy to use in supporting decision-making. To address this, we have developed a population management tool (BCAS, Breed Conservation and Management System) based on individual relatedness assessed using pedigree-based kinship, which offers breeding recommendations for such populations. Moreover, we demonstrate the success of this tool in 16 years of employment in a closed equine population native to the UK, most notably, the rate of inbreedin

SUBMITTER: Dell A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8571631 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature