Project Details
Abstract
The sequencing of the horse genome has allowed scientists to better understand the genetic components of important traits including inherited diseases as well as sports performances. The Arabian horse has played an essential role in the cultural development of the Arabian world and they are considered ancestors for the development of other breeds. Therefore the goal of the project is to screen sequence and assemble the most ancestral pure lines of the Arabian horse and to compare them with Barb horses from Morocco believed to have an ancestral heritage as well, in another part of the Arab world. With the results obtained it will be possible to design breeding programs, avoid propagation of debilitating genetic diseases and add scientific and economical value on the decisions made.
Submitting Institute Name
Sidra Medicine
| Sponsor's Award Number | QMRC01-0216-210004 |
|---|---|
| Proposal ID | EX-QNRF-QMRC-1 |
| Status | Active |
| Effective start/end date | 5/01/25 → 5/01/29 |
Collaborative partners
- Hamad Bin Khalifa University (lead)
- Sidra Medicine
- Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences
Primary Theme
- Others
Primary Subtheme
- None
Secondary Theme
- Others
Secondary Subtheme
- Equine Genetics
Keywords
- Horse
- Arabian and Barb
- Genomics and Biobank
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