Genetic diversity

Breed composition

Sire pedigrees are analysed to determine "genetic originality". The tools proposed can help the breeder. They help avoid increasing inbreeding and maintain a sufficiently diverse pedigree.

Breed composition is calculated for each horse. It helps understand the predominance of the different bloodlines in a horse and is useful when considering crossings.

Representation of the breed composition of Ghayyath

Table of the breed composition of Ghayyath

Proportion Pourcentage
PUR SANG 33
HOLSTEINER 29
HANNOVRIEN 14
AUTRE SELLE ETRANGER 12
SF ET DEMI-SANG ET CSAN 11
ONC 1

Breed composition allows crossings to be analysed, particularly when a certain percentage of blood is required to be registered in a studbook (e.g. 50% Arabian blood for Arabian half-blood horses). The different breeds which comprise a horse are assessed using its pedigree.