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The genetics of gaits in Icelandic horses goes beyond DMRT3, with RELN and STAU2 identified as two new candidate genes.
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE - 11 Dec 2023
Sigurðardóttir Heiðrún, Boije Henrik, Albertsdóttir Elsa, Kristjansson Thorvaldur, Rhodin Marie, Lindgren Gabriella, Eriksson Susanne
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BACKGROUND: In domesticated animals, many important traits are complex and regulated by a large number of genes, genetic interactions, and environmental influences. The ability of Icelandic horses to perform the gait 'pace' is largely influenced by a single mutation in the DMRT3 gene, but genetic modifiers likely exist. The aim of this study was to identify novel genetic factors that influence pacing ability and...
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