Genetic characterisation of the Connemara pony and the Warmblood horse using a within-breed clustering approach

CONCLUSIONS: Distinct genetic groups of individuals were revealed within each breed, and in WB these genetic groups reflected population substructure better than studbook or country of origin. Ontology terms associated with immune and inflammatory responses were identified from the signatures of selection between CP genetic groups, and while CP were less inbred than WB, the evidence pointed to a greater degree of recent inbreeding. The ratio of Neb to Ne was similar in CP and WB, indicating the influence of popular sires is similar in CP and WB.PMID:37592264 | PMC:PMC10436415 | DOI:10.1186/s12711-023-00827-w
Source: Genet Sel Evol - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Source Type: research