Racehorse breeding theories /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mitchell, Frank J.
Other Authors: Roman, Steven A.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Neenah, Wis. : Russell Meerdink Co., [2004]
Edition:New first edition.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • The origins and genetics of the Thoroughbred
  • Genetics and gene mapping
  • The BLUP trotting index
  • How Joe Estes transformed breeding and pedigrees
  • The humanist as a Thoroughbred breeder : Frederico Tesio's work as a breeder and trainer
  • Biomechanics and mating
  • Inbreeding
  • Nicking
  • Pedigrees and statistics
  • Birth rank and success
  • Dosage : a pedigree classification technique
  • Female family inbreeding
  • The X factor theory
  • Bruce Lowe and the numerology of pedigrees
  • Quantification of racing performance in the research of Harry Laughlin
  • Evaluation breeding theories - looking for the real patterns underpinning Tesio's greatness