Journal of thermal biology
Genetic and phenotypic insights into thermal load and racing performance of Quarter Horses.
Mário L Santana, Annaiza B Bignardi, Ricardo A S Faria, Josineudson A Ii V Silva
Published: 202510.1016/j.jtherbio.2025.104362
Abstract
Thermal load is a major welfare and performance concern for athletic horses, as physical exertion increases internal heat production. Although several phenotypic strategies have been developed to mitigate its effects, the genetic basis of thermal tol…
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