Comparison of blood parameters in two genetically different groups of horses for functional longevity in show jumping

IntroductionIn order to find early selection criteria to improve the longevity of show jumping horses, a specific protocol was designed.MethodsBefore entering competition, young horses selected from extreme stallions for longevity were measured for many traits, including blood parameters. Blood samp...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Genetics
Main Authors:	Suzanne Harari, Severine Deretz, Bernard Dumont Saint Priest, Eric Richard, Anne Ricard
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-10-01
Subjects:	show jumping horses blood parameters functional longevity animal genetics heritability early criteria
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgene.2024.1455790/full