Coloration in Equine: Overview of Candidate Genes Associated with Coat Color Phenotypes

    June 2024 in “ Animals
    Xiaotong Liu, Yongdong Peng, Xinhao Zhang, Xinrui Wang, Wenting Chen, Xiyan Kou, Huili Liang, Wei Ren, Muhammad Zahoor Khan, Changfa Wang
    Studysummary This review examines the genetic factors influencing coat color in horses and donkeys, highlighting key genes like MC1R, TYR, MITF, ASIP, and KIT, and discusses implications for selective breeding and the relationship between coat color and specific equine diseases.
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