Mitochondrial DNA Variation Contributes to the Aptitude for Dressage and Show Jumping Ability in the Holstein Horse Breed

Mitochondrial DNA Variation Contributes to the Aptitude for Dressage and Show Jumping Ability in the Holstein Horse Breed

Maternal lineages are considered an important factor in breeding. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is maternally inherited and plays an important role in energy metabolism. It has already been associated with energy consumption and performances, e.g., stamina in humans and racehorses. For now, correspondin...

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Main Authors: Laura Engel, Doreen Becker, Thomas Nissen, Ingolf Russ, Georg Thaller, Nina Krattenmacher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
mitochondrial DNA
mitochondrial association analysis
Holstein horse
maternal lineages
show jumping
dressage
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/6/704

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