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Sep 2026
Genetic diversity and genomic inbreeding trends in the Japanese Thoroughbred population
ABSTRACT Thoroughbreds are maintained under a closed studbook and have undergone intense selection for racing performance, potentially reducing genetic diversity and increasing inbreeding. As inbreeding can adversely affect fitness, monitoring inbreeding levels and conserving genetic diversity are essential. In this st...
T. Ishige, Koki Kawate, M. Kikuchi et al.
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