Nequine color genetics book

About the book equine color genetics, third edition, presents the most recent advances in color genetics for breeders of horses, donkeys, and mules. This is the fourth edition of a guide to equine color identi. Several genes have been indicated as putative to coat color modification, altering. Thoroughly covers the basic colors in horses, including bay, chestnut, black, and brown. Introduction it seems that it used to be pretty easy to tell someone the coat colour of your horse it was probably black. It is written in very technical terms, but in such a way unknowledgeable people can perceive the subject. Offering information on how to tailor breeding programs to maximize desired color outcomes, the text bridges the gap between the scientific and lay communities without ignoring the intricate and complex details involved in horse and donkey color genetics. The author is a well known expert on horse color genetics. Read more read less inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Phillip sponenberg equine color genetics and horse color, the color of horses greendickinson and horse color explained, by jeanette gower. It describes basic horse genetics including coat colour, parentage, medical and. Equine color genetics, fourth edition presents a detailed examination of the color variation in horses and donkeys and the genetic mechanisms that produce color variations thoroughly covers the basic colors in horses, including bay, chestnut, black, and brown. Equine color genetics, third edition, presents the most recent advances in color genetics for breeders of horses, donkeys, and mules.

Equine color genetics, fourth edition presents a detailed examination of the color variation in horses and donkeys and the genetic mechanisms that produce color variations. Hi, im trying to learn up a bit about horse colors and i went to amazon to find a good reference. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in horse colors. There are several books on there that seem to be basically what im looking for two by dr. Equine color genetics has been created with the express purpose of giving all equestrians a place to receive and share their knowledge about equine color genetics. If i breed a gray mare to a bay stallion, what color will the foal be. As the genetics behind the variations of the bay base color become more understood, we will try to make changes to the calculator that will incorporate these variations. Brown and im not referring to seal brown is a somewhat ambiguous term used to identify a number of horse coat colors but most often refers to a dark variation of bay. Equine color genetics, 4th edition wiley online books.

This list is not meant to be comprehensive nor meant as an endorsement of any of the labs listed. Details the genetic basis of the colors built from the basic coat color, including dilutions and white patterning. It is present in some other breeds, although the respective stud books do not. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Pdf molecular tests for coat colours in horses researchgate. I gave it a 9 only because it is surpassed by his newest book on the same subject. A simple presentation on the genetics of horse coat color. Color testing labsthe following labs provide dna color testing. The book horse genetcs second edition by dr samantha brooks and dr earnest bailey is an excellent source of information for students new to equine genetics. Equine color genetics 2e is a complete discussion of horse and donkey colors, including details of their genetic control and their identification. It lists not only the common colors in all their shades, but rare and unusual colors, too. Equine coat color genetics genetics terms types of pigments.