Too much linebreeding and prioritizing pedigree can narrow genetic diversity and lead to horse health problems in future generations of foals.

An analysis of ancient animal DNA samples has helped identify the genetic homeland of modern horses from around 4,200 years ago. A team of archaeologists spent the last five years collecting thousands ...

The University of California-Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory has successfully created an equine cloning assessment.

The University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center and University of Florida have made important strides in mapping the genetic pathways involved in laminitis and identified biomarkers that could lead ...

Equine osteochondrosis is a developmental, multifactorial disorder arising from disruptions in endochondral ossification in the joints of growing horses. This condition, which manifests as focal ...

Paul Szauter recognizes that the federal government spends almost nothing on equine research compared to human or cattle genetic testing. “And why should they?” Szauter questioned. “Because that’s ...

The results of an inbreeding study published June 29 that examines the impact of inbreeding in Thoroughbreds delivers a word of caution to breeders worldwide and at the same time offers hope. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pumuckel was officially crowned the World’s Shortest Living Horse by Guinness World Records in August 2025, with the announcement ...

Are the assumptions around a horse’s coat color and his behavior based in fact? Maybe! Genetics – including those that affect coat color - can influence behavior in horses, reports The Horse. While ...

This standardbred filly, born in New Zealand, has unusual coloring due to a new genetic mutation. The genetic change responsible was identified by the Veterinary Genetics Lab at the UC Davis School of ...

Tamarac High School junior Emilee Roadcap was honored at a national public speaking competition. Roadcap competed in the Eastern National 4H Roundup Equine Program’s Public Speaking Contest. She ...