Y Chromosome Haplotypes Enlighten Origin, Influence, and Breeding History of North African Barb Horses
In horses, demographic patterns are complex due to historical migrations and eventful breeding histories. Particularly puzzling is the ancestry of the North African horse, a founding horse breed, shaped by numerous influences throughout history. A genetic marker particularly suitable to investigate...
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| author | Lara Radovic Viktoria Remer Carina Krcal Doris Rigler Gottfried Brem Ahmed Rayane Khadija Driss Malak Benamar Mohamed Machmoum Mohammed Piro Diana Krischke Ines von Butler-Wemken Barbara Wallner |
| author_facet | Lara Radovic Viktoria Remer Carina Krcal Doris Rigler Gottfried Brem Ahmed Rayane Khadija Driss Malak Benamar Mohamed Machmoum Mohammed Piro Diana Krischke Ines von Butler-Wemken Barbara Wallner |
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| description | In horses, demographic patterns are complex due to historical migrations and eventful breeding histories. Particularly puzzling is the ancestry of the North African horse, a founding horse breed, shaped by numerous influences throughout history. A genetic marker particularly suitable to investigate the paternal demographic history of populations is the non-recombining male-specific region of the Y chromosome (MSY). Using a recently established horse MSY haplotype (HT) topology and KASP™ genotyping, we illustrate MSY HT spectra of 119 Barb and Arab-Barb males, collected from the Maghreb region and European subpopulations. All detected HTs belonged to the Crown haplogroup, and the broad MSY spectrum reflects the wide variety of influential stallions throughout the breed’s history. Distinct HTs and regional disparities were characterized and a remarkable number of early introduced lineages were observed. The data indicate recent refinement with Thoroughbred and Arabian patrilines, while 57% of the dataset supports historical migrations between North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula. In the Barb horse, we detected the HT linked to Godolphin Arabian, one of the Thoroughbred founders. Hence, we shed new light on the question of the ancestry of one Thoroughbred patriline. We show the strength of the horse Y chromosome as a genealogical tool, enlighten recent paternal history of North African horses, and set the foundation for future studies on the breed and the formation of conservation breeding programs. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5ab5b71fb4ff4b0b9405626dbc3d8f7b2023-11-23T19:36:03ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152022-09-011219257910.3390/ani12192579Y Chromosome Haplotypes Enlighten Origin, Influence, and Breeding History of North African Barb HorsesLara Radovic0Viktoria Remer1Carina Krcal2Doris Rigler3Gottfried Brem4Ahmed Rayane5Khadija Driss6Malak Benamar7Mohamed Machmoum8Mohammed Piro9Diana Krischke10Ines von Butler-Wemken11Barbara Wallner12Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, 1210 Vienna, AustriaInstitute of Animal Breeding and Genetics, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, 1210 Vienna, AustriaInstitute of Animal Breeding and Genetics, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, 1210 Vienna, AustriaInstitute of Animal Breeding and Genetics, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, 1210 Vienna, AustriaInstitute of Animal Breeding and Genetics, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, 1210 Vienna, AustriaWorld Barb Horse Organization O.M.C.B., Organisation Mondiale Du Cheval Barbe, 148 Avenue de l’ALN Caroubier Hussein Dey Alger, Algiers 16000, AlgeriaTunisian Horse Breeding Organization F.N.A.R.C., Foundation Nationale pour l´Amélioration de la Race Chevaline, Sidi Thabet 2020, TunisiaRoyal Horse Breeding Association SOREC, Société Royale d´Encouragement Du Cheval, Haras Regional la Kasbah de Bouznika, B. P. 52, Bouznika 13100, MoroccoVeterinary Genetic Laboratory, Hassan II, Agronomic and Veterinary Institute, B. P. 6202, Rabat 10101, MoroccoVeterinary Genetic Laboratory, Hassan II, Agronomic and Veterinary Institute, B. P. 6202, Rabat 10101, MoroccoBarb Horse Breeding Organization VFZB e. V., Verein der Freunde und Züchter des Berberpferdes e.V., Kirchgasse 11, 67718 Schmalenberg, GermanyBarb Horse Breeding Organization VFZB e. V., Verein der Freunde und Züchter des Berberpferdes e.V., Kirchgasse 11, 67718 Schmalenberg, GermanyInstitute of Animal Breeding and Genetics, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, 1210 Vienna, AustriaIn horses, demographic patterns are complex due to historical migrations and eventful breeding histories. Particularly puzzling is the ancestry of the North African horse, a founding horse breed, shaped by numerous influences throughout history. A genetic marker particularly suitable to investigate the paternal demographic history of populations is the non-recombining male-specific region of the Y chromosome (MSY). Using a recently established horse MSY haplotype (HT) topology and KASP™ genotyping, we illustrate MSY HT spectra of 119 Barb and Arab-Barb males, collected from the Maghreb region and European subpopulations. All detected HTs belonged to the Crown haplogroup, and the broad MSY spectrum reflects the wide variety of influential stallions throughout the breed’s history. Distinct HTs and regional disparities were characterized and a remarkable number of early introduced lineages were observed. The data indicate recent refinement with Thoroughbred and Arabian patrilines, while 57% of the dataset supports historical migrations between North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula. In the Barb horse, we detected the HT linked to Godolphin Arabian, one of the Thoroughbred founders. Hence, we shed new light on the question of the ancestry of one Thoroughbred patriline. We show the strength of the horse Y chromosome as a genealogical tool, enlighten recent paternal history of North African horses, and set the foundation for future studies on the breed and the formation of conservation breeding programs.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/19/2579North African horseBarbArab-BarbY chromosomehaplotype |
| spellingShingle | Lara Radovic Viktoria Remer Carina Krcal Doris Rigler Gottfried Brem Ahmed Rayane Khadija Driss Malak Benamar Mohamed Machmoum Mohammed Piro Diana Krischke Ines von Butler-Wemken Barbara Wallner Y Chromosome Haplotypes Enlighten Origin, Influence, and Breeding History of North African Barb Horses Animals North African horse Barb Arab-Barb Y chromosome haplotype |
| title | Y Chromosome Haplotypes Enlighten Origin, Influence, and Breeding History of North African Barb Horses |
| title_full | Y Chromosome Haplotypes Enlighten Origin, Influence, and Breeding History of North African Barb Horses |
| title_fullStr | Y Chromosome Haplotypes Enlighten Origin, Influence, and Breeding History of North African Barb Horses |
| title_full_unstemmed | Y Chromosome Haplotypes Enlighten Origin, Influence, and Breeding History of North African Barb Horses |
| title_short | Y Chromosome Haplotypes Enlighten Origin, Influence, and Breeding History of North African Barb Horses |
| title_sort | y chromosome haplotypes enlighten origin influence and breeding history of north african barb horses |
| topic | North African horse Barb Arab-Barb Y chromosome haplotype |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/19/2579 |
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