Simulation Study on the Integration of Health Traits in Horse Breeding Programs
Osteochondrosis dissecans (OCD) is a degenerative disease of the cartilage leading to osseous fragments in the joints. It is important in horse breeding both from an animal welfare and an economic perspective. To study adequate breeding strategies to reduce OCD prevalence, a lifelike simulation of t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-07-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/7/1153 |