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Phenotypic characterization through identification of gait and coat color phenotype of the mountain pleasure horse.
Journal of equine veterinary science - 1 Oct 2026
Irons A, Culwell J, Nicodemus M C, Vandiver M, North E, Cavinder C, Rios de Alvarez L, Williams T
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BACKGROUND: Phenotypic characterization of traits like gait and coat color is useful for minor breed identification and conservation. The Mountain Pleasure Horse (MPH) is a minor American breed as it is listed as threatened by the Livestock Conservancy. OBJECTIVES: The study objective was to utilize phenotypic characterization for identifying gait and coat color phenotype of the MPH. METHODS: Gait was...
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