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Reproduction & Genetics

The Genetics of Colour in Horses

1) Genetic relationships of bay, black, and chestnut
2) Definitions of "chestnut" vs. "sorrel"
3) Definitions of "dun" vs. "buckskin"
4) Unusual colors: What is grulla? cremello? perlino?
5) Genetic relationships of palomino, cremello, and chestnut
6) Paint/pinto: tobiano, overo, sabino, splashed white, medicine hat
7) White: Greys, true whites, albino, lethal white genes
8) Grey and roan: definitions, dappling, and fleabitten grey
9) "Bloody shoulders" and other interesting Arabian markings
10) Zebra stripes
11) Foal color and adult color
12) Interesting case studies.

Further details on the Genetics of Colour including gene definitions and examples

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