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Rare breeds

Samuel Daniell (1775-1811) captured the elegant quagga (Smithsonian)
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A closer genetic look at the quagga, an extinct zebra

January 26, 2018January 29, 2018 Contributor 13311 Views 0 Comments Rare breeds, Zebras & asses

The quagga vanished so recently that glimpsing its evolution is possible, using DNA from museum specimens.

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Curly coats on horses are caused by multiple gene mutations

December 5, 2017October 4, 2019 Dr Mitch Wilkinson 12734 Views 0 Comments Rare breeds

Curly horses can be found all over the world, but the genetic cause of their curly coat is not always known.

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A horse is a horse, of course — except when it isn’t

November 29, 2017December 12, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 7984 Views 0 Comments History, Rare breeds

The puzzling stilt-legged North American horse proved to be an evolutionary dead end.

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A kulan foal takes its first steps to freedom in its new home in Altyn Dala in central Kazakhstan. 
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Rare equines take first steppes to repopulate central Kazakhstan

November 16, 2017November 17, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 8078 Views 0 Comments Rare breeds, Zebras & asses

Kulans make return to central Kazakhstan in project to bring back native species to the area.

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Black Forest Draught Horses are considered an endangered breed. Photo: Carl Steinbeisser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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Inbreeding is rising within Germany’s Black Forest Draught Horses, say researchers

October 19, 2017October 20, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 7404 Views 0 Comments Rare breeds

“Control of inbreeding in Black Forest Draught Horses is necessary to avoid negative effects on fertility in further generations.”

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Abaco Island horses.
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Cloning holds only hope of saving extinct horse breed

September 24, 2017September 27, 2017 Contributor 11957 Views 2 Comments Clones, Rare breeds

Technology is being used to resurrect the now extinct Abaco Island horse breed.

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The Polish Primitive Horse herd at Kobylniki national stud in Wielkopolska, Poland. Photo: Dr Grzegorz Cholewinski DOI: 10.7717/peerj.3714/fig-1
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High maternal genetic diversity found in Poland’s Konik horses

August 30, 2017September 14, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 6079 Views 0 Comments Rare breeds

Breed’s conservation program might benefit from an extensive revision, even a reworking of the known maternal lines, says study team.

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The Clydesdale has been removed from the endangered list by the Rare Breeds Trust of Australia. © N Martin/Commonwealth Clydesdale Horse Society of Australia
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Clydesdale breed back from the brink as Aussie numbers increase

August 22, 2017August 23, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 5814 Views 0 Comments Rare breeds

More than 3000 registered Clydesdales in Australia means the breed is no longer considered endangered in that country.

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Kladruber horses in harness. Photo: Lubomír Havrda CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Culture 

Home of Kladruber horses to seek UNESCO world heritage status

February 20, 2017February 24, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 7843 Views 0 Comments Rare breeds

Historic Czech stud hopes to cement position as a global horse-breeding treasure.

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Kulan to repopulate the central steppe of Kazakhstan

February 7, 2017February 24, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 6642 Views 0 Comments Rare breeds, Zebras & asses

Endangered kulan have not even reclaimed 1% of their former range.

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The albino donkeys on Assinara Island. The animals will often seek shade among the derelict buildings during sunny days. Photo: Dirk Hartung CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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Study team pinpoints mutation responsible for albino donkeys on Italian island

December 17, 2016December 30, 2016 Horsetalk.co.nz 7274 Views 0 Comments Rare breeds, Zebras & asses

Asinara Island’s albino donkeys are a popular tourist attraction.

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Could a growing seal population be contributing to the prosperity of Sable Island's iconic horses? Photo: University of Saskatchewan
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Prosperity of Canada’s Sable Island horses linked to rising seal population

November 16, 2016December 2, 2016 Horsetalk.co.nz 5759 Views 0 Comments Rare breeds

Burgeoning seal population provides more fertilizer for grass, researchers suggests.

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Features 

Survive and thrive: Future planning crucial for native horse breeds

October 17, 2016December 2, 2016 Horsetalk.co.nz 6384 Views 0 Comments Rare breeds

Global action plan needed for the conservation of rare native breeds.

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Survival of the fittest: The extraordinary Icelandic horse

August 20, 2016October 19, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 12201 Views 0 Comments History, Rare breeds

The ancient Icelandic breed is thriving a world away in New Zealand.

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News 

Rare pair: Somali wild ass studs rock on in to Arkansas zoo

June 3, 2016June 27, 2016 Horsetalk.co.nz 4517 Views 0 Comments Rare breeds, Zebras & asses

Little Rock Zoo welcomes critically endangered pair to its equine ranks.

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News 

Don’t call me tarpan

June 2, 2016June 16, 2018 Andrea Castelli 5460 Views 0 Comments Przewalski's horse, Rare breeds

Andrea Castelli explains what’s really behind the name.

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Research 

Researchers delve into the maternal DNA of Italian horse breeds

April 8, 2016April 9, 2016 Horsetalk.co.nz 3386 Views 0 Comments Rare breeds

“Ancestral local mares harbored an extensive genetic diversity,” researchers report.

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Iconic Assateague wild horses feature on new US postage stamp

April 7, 2016July 11, 2016 Horsetalk.co.nz 3398 Views 3 Comments Rare breeds

Horses from Assateague Island National Seashore park feature.

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Breeding 

Ethical questions around horse cloning examined by British specialist

March 8, 2016July 4, 2016 Horsetalk.co.nz 9225 Views 1 Comment Clones, Rare breeds

Dr Madeleine Campbell: Is it morally right to clone a horse?

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News 

Long-legged beauty Geraldine the new star attraction at Florida zoo

February 29, 2016March 4, 2016 Horsetalk.co.nz 3090 Views 0 Comments Rare breeds

Rare Poitou donkey joins the equine lineup at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo.

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