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...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-11-01
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Series: | Ecology and Evolution |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.8118 |