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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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Lisa Büttgen, Johannes Geibel, Henner Simianer, Torsten Pook
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
OCD
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/7/1153