Genomic inbreeding trends in the global Thoroughbred horse population driven by influential sire lines and selection for exercise trait-related genes
Beatrice A. McGivney, Haige Han, Leanne R. Corduff, Lisa Michelle Katz, Teruaki Tozaki, David Evan MacHugh, Emmeline Wynne Hill
This study analyzes inbreeding trends in Thoroughbred horses, showing a significant decline in genetic diversity linked to popular sire lines and selection for athletic traits.
bioRxiv · Sep 16, 2019 · PreprintGenetics