Article
Phenotypic Definition Influences Genetic Inference and Predictive Ability for Reining Performance in Quarter Horses Using Random Regression Models.
Animal science journal = Nihon chikusan Gakkaiho - 1 Jan 2026
Santana Mário Luiz, Bignardi Annaiza Braga
Abstract excerpt
Reining performance is influenced by subjectivity and competition structure, challenging genetic evaluation. This study estimated genetic parameters for reining performance in Brazilian Quarter Horses using random regression models (RRM) and evaluated how alternative phenotypic definitions affect genetic inference and predictive ability. A dataset comprising 21,165 longitudinal records from 1603 horses was...
Topics
- Animals
- Horses
- Phenotype
- Female
- Regression Analysis
- Male
- Age Factors
