Article
Heritability of Locomotor Stereotypies in Chilean Horses.
Journal of equine veterinary science - 1 Oct 2021
Muñoz Lisandro, Donaire Camila, Salazar Tomás, Ortiz Reinaldo, Cruces Jaime, Briones Mario
Abstract excerpt
The Chilean horse is a breed of closed registry. Stall-walking and weaving are locomotor stereotypies that affect this breed, and genetic predisposition has been suggested for both conditions. The objective of the present study was to estimate heritability of stall-walking and weaving in Chilean horses. Owners of 2,098 horses registered in the Chilean horse Stud Book, which were or had been stabled for at least 1...
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