ANFS101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Appaloosa, New Zealand National Rugby Union Team, Cream Gene

• School: University of Delaware
• Department: Animal and Food Sciences
• Course: ANFS101
• Professor: Griffiths Lesa

Document Summary

Scope of the industry data not collected by gov"t. Hard to know how many horses are in the country. 1996 study said there were about 6. 9 million horses. 2008 ahc said there were about 9. 2 million. Purpose of the industry contribute quality to lives of humans. Disconnected from the process of raising the food, understanding nutrition, understanding the need for being out on pasture and consuming forages. More comfortable looking at horses as they look at other companion animals like cats and dogs. Out of touch with real agriculture once very practical transportation, work. 8% still work - many of the amish still use them ranching, border patrol, police, wilderness majority are companion animals. So many genes involved in what color a horse is. Color is a primary determinant in purchasing horses. Horse genetics scientifically generated info not extensive coat color desirable colors breeds based on color value in color 18141 and different color patterns.