Genetic variability and history of a native Finnish horse breed

Abstract Background The Finnhorse was established as a breed more than 110 years ago by combining local Finnish landraces. Since its foundation, the breed has experienced both strong directional selection, especially for size and colour, and severe population bottlenecks that are connected with its...

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Main Authors: Laura Kvist, Markku Niskanen, Kristiina Mannermaa, Saskia Wutke, Jouni Aspi
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:Genetics Selection Evolution
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12711-019-0480-8