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Mayboroda S.N.

The variability and heritability of the indices of speed and exterior characters in horses of the Orlov trotter breed

Cytology and Genetics 1998, v 32, number 2, 88-91


Study of the variability and heritability of sprightliness and exterior characteristics which are the constituent factors of capacity for work of trotting horse breed, permits predicting and planning the direction of selection work in the breed, and determining the efficiency of animals selection according to phenotype. To increase the level of capacity for work of Orloff trotting horse breed, according to the paper data, more consideration should be given to correctness of the exterior, as a biomechanical basis of the horse motion.




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