The contribution of myostatin (MSTN) and additional modifying genetic loci to race distance aptitude in Thoroughbred horses racing in different geographic regions.

Emmeline W HillB A McGivneyMary F Rooney Lisa M KatzA ParnellD E MacHugh

Published in: Equine veterinary journal (2019)

MSTN is the single most important genetic contributor to best race distance in the Thoroughbred. Employment of genetic prediction models will lead to more accurate placing of horses in races that are best suited to their inherited genetic potential for distance aptitude.

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