Health Alert
Posted: May 13, 2011
Genetics behind the athletic performance of Thoroughbred racehorses has been a popular area of research in the past few years.
Health Alert: Genetics behind the athletic performance of Thoroughbred racehorses has been a popular area of research in the past few years. A Japanese study was carried out recently, the results of which corroborate those of previous studies: Identifying specific "performance genes" on equine chromosome 18 could identify the ideal distance for a Thoroughbred to race. Some industry veterinarians, however, suggest that this information should still be evaluated and used with caution.
