Blood group and protein polymorphism gene frequencies for seven breeds of horses in the United States.
Abstract: Gene frequencies at 20 blood group and protein polymorphism loci (A, C, D, K, P, Q, U, Al, Tf, Pi, Xk, Es, Gc, PGD, CA, Cat, PGM, AP, Hb and PHI) are given for seven horse breeds in the United States (Thoroughbred, Arabian, Standardbred, Morgan, Quarter Horse, Paso Fino and Peruvian Paso). These data are used to calculate that the battery of tests is at least 96% effective for recognizing incorrect paternity in these breeds. In addition to paternity testing, these tests can be applied to studies of breed relationships.
Publication Date: 1985-01-01 PubMed ID: 4037429DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2052.1985.tb01458.xGoogle Scholar: Lookup
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The research article presents a study on gene frequencies in seven breeds of horses in the United States and discusses the efficiency of a battery of tests designed to recognize incorrect paternity.
Overview of the Research
- The study was conducted on seven breeds of horses in the United States, namely Thoroughbred, Arabian, Standardbred, Morgan, Quarter Horse, Paso Fino, and Peruvian Paso.
- Researchers undertook the investigation of gene frequencies at 20 blood group and protein polymorphism loci, which are distinguished points on a chromosome.
Significance of the Blood Group and Protein Polymorphism Loci
- The blood group and protein polymorphism loci referred to here (A, C, D, K, P, Q, U, Al, Tf, Pi, Xk, Es, Gc, PGD, CA, Cat, PGM, AP, Hb, and PHI) are characteristic points in a horse’s DNA that can indicate its specific breed and familial relationships.
- The distribution and frequency of these specific loci in a breed can provide crucial information about its genetic identity and relatedness to other breeds. This is immensely beneficial in understanding breed relationships and characteristics.
Paternity Testing
- The research paper describes how the collected data from these genetic loci were utilized to calibrate a test battery designed for the recognition of incorrect paternity.
- According to the study, this test battery demonstrated a least 96% effectiveness in recognizing incorrect paternity in these breeds. This implies that the battery of tests possesses remarkable accuracy and reliability in identifying false parentage claims in the evaluated breeds of horses.
Applications Beyond Paternity Testing
- Aside from paternity verification, the researchers highlight possibilities of utilizing these tests in studies concerning relationships among breeds. The genetic data obtained from these tests can help to map out breed lineages and connectivity, imparting greater insight into breed evolution and migration patterns.
Cite This Article
APA
Trommershausen Bowling A, Clark RS.
(1985).
Blood group and protein polymorphism gene frequencies for seven breeds of horses in the United States.
Anim Blood Groups Biochem Genet, 16(2), 93-108.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2052.1985.tb01458.x Publication
Researcher Affiliations
MeSH Terms
- Animal Husbandry
- Animals
- Blood Group Antigens / genetics
- Blood Grouping and Crossmatching
- Blood Proteins / genetics
- Gene Frequency
- Horses / blood
- Horses / genetics
- Polymorphism, Genetic
- Species Specificity
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