Electronic Journal of Polish Agricultural Universities (EJPAU) founded by all Polish Agriculture Universities presents original papers and review articles relevant to all aspects of agricultural sciences. It is target for persons working both in science and industry,regulatory agencies or teaching in agricultural sector. Covered by IFIS Publishing (Food Science and Technology Abstracts), ELSEVIER Science - Food Science and Technology Program, CAS USA (Chemical Abstracts), CABI Publishing UK and ALPSP (Association of Learned and Professional Society Publisher - full membership). Presented in the Master List of Thomson ISI.
2003
Volume 6
Issue 1
Topic:
Animal Husbandry
ELECTRONIC
JOURNAL OF
POLISH
AGRICULTURAL
UNIVERSITIES
Stachurska A. , Brodacki A. 2003. SELECTION OF POLISH KONIK HORSES FOR COAT COLOUR AND THE WAYS TO IMPROVE ITS EFFECTIVENESS, EJPAU 6(1), #04.
Available Online: http://www.ejpau.media.pl/volume6/issue1/animal/abs-04.html

SELECTION OF POLISH KONIK HORSES FOR COAT COLOUR AND THE WAYS TO IMPROVE ITS EFFECTIVENESS

Anna Stachurska, Antoni Brodacki

 

ABSTRACT



Blue dun colour with no white markings represents a trait of the Polish Konik horse breed. However, in spite of long-term selection, non-blue-dun individuals, and those with the markings have still been appearing. The aim of this study was to analyse the genetic structure of the Polish Konik population with respect to coat colour and, on this basis, to propose improved methods of selection. The material comprised Polish Konik horses registered in all eight volumes of the studbook published so far.

Key words: Polish Konik horses, blue dun colour, white markings, selection..