Novel gene variation behind white markings in two stallions, researchers find
The mutation is in the KIT gene, which can exert a powerful influence on white markings in horses.
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The mutation is in the KIT gene, which can exert a powerful influence on white markings in horses.
Read moreLucy, whose parents are solid colored, is the third standardbred to be identified with the “de novo” white coat color variant.
Read morePure white mare Sodashi wins her third Group One race in Japan, and earns a Breeders’ Cup start in the US.
Read moreAmerican study casts light on the little-investigated W13 gene, which causes a white coat color.
Read moreWhite thoroughbred filly Sodashi, a daughter of the famous “spotted wonder”, Buchiko, has taken out the first leg of Japan’s fillies’ triple crown.
Read moreWhite filly Sodashi is the first of her colour win a Group One race after she took out a 1600m race for two-year-olds in Japan at the weekend.
Read moreA researcher has uncovered a simple mechanism underlying the intricate skin patterns of animals through comprehensive analyses of the diversity of fish colorations.
Read moreIt started with The Opera House. Now, her daughter Casta Diva, also white, has produced a white filly foal in Japan.
Read moreGrowing fan club for striking thoroughbred colt Southern Phantom.
Read more“It is highly likely that the newly identified variants cause the white patterning in the investigated individuals.”
Read moreThe Opera House has produced her fourth white foal, a filly by Mongolian Khan.
Read moreRare golden zebra was the star attraction at Hawaii animal sanctuary.
Read moreAll else being equal, a buyer is often willing to pay more for a horse with an attractive color pattern.
Read moreNew Zealand bred filly Caste Diva wins in her fourth start in Japan. Could she one day rival Buchiko in popularity?
Read moreStudy team provides what they believe is the first description in scientific literature of the condition known as Naked Foal Syndrome.
Read moreColt by California Chrome’s sire Lucky Pulpit is sure to be a fan favourite at the racetrack.
Read moreThe Opera House yearling colt by ShamExpress sells for $510,000 at NZ’s Karaka sales.
Read moreWhat led to the rise of chestnuts in medieval times?
Read moreAnother white thoroughbred racehorse is ready to hit the track in Japan.
Read moreFilly from white mare The Opera House exceeds price expectations at auction.
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