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Different DMRT3 Genotypes Are Best Adapted for Harness Racing and Riding in Finnhorses.
The Journal of heredity - 1 Jan 2000
Jäderkvist Fegraeus Kim, Johansson Lisa, Mäenpää Minna, Mykkänen Anna, Andersson Lisa S, Velie Brandon D, Andersson Leif, Árnason Thorvaldur, Lindgren Gabriella
Abstract excerpt
Previous studies showed a positive effect of the DMRT3 "gait keeper" mutation on harness racing performance in Standardbreds, French-, and Nordic trotters. The mutation has also been shown to influence riding traits in multiple breeds. This study investigated the effect of the DMRT3 mutation on harness racing performance and riding traits in Finnhorses. Finnhorses used for harness racing (n = 180) and for riding...
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