Equine Color Genetics, Fourth Edition presents a detailed examination of the color variation in horses and donkeys and the genetic mechanisms that produce color variations.
Thoroughly covers the basic colors in horses, including bay, chestnut, black, and brown
Details the genetic basis of the colors built from the basic coat color, including dilutions and white patterning
Provides an explanation of genetic mechanisms that determine coat color
Presents a thorough revision and update, including new advances in molecular genetics, biochemistry, molecular mechanisms, genetic loci, coat colors before domestication, and more
Offers a new introduction describing the principles of genetics and genomics research to help outline how knowledge is discovered and to assist the reader in understanding concepts covered in the book
Contents
Preface to the fourth edition
Chapter 1 Introduction
Basic Horse Color Identification
Basic Principles of Genetics, Genomics, and Molecular Biology
Pigment Cell Function and Genetic Control
Chapter 2 Dark Horse Colors: Bay, Chestnut, Black, and Brown
Bay, Chestnut, and Black: Definition and Classification
Bay, Chestnut, and Black: Genetic Control
Two Subtypes of Bay: Wild Bay and Bay
Seal Brown
Dominant Black
Chapter 3 Modifications Affecting Most Colors
Shade: Definition and Classification
Shade: Genetic Control
Sooty: Definition and Classification
Sooty: Genetic Control
Mealy: Definition and Classification
Mealy: Genetic Control
Mane and Tail Color on Chestnut and Sorrel: Definition and Classification
Mane and Tail Color on Chestnut and Sorrel: Genetic Control
Bend Or Spots
Dapples
Brindle
Chimeras
Eye Color
Foal Color
Chapter 4 Dilutions of the Basic Dark Colors
Linebacked Dun: Definition and Classification
Linebacked Dun: Genetic Control
Cream-Related and Pearl Colors: Definition and Classification
Cream-Related and Pearl Colors: Genetic Control
Champagne: Definition and Classification
Champagne: Genetic Control
Silver Dapple: Definition and Classification
Silver Dapple: Genetic Control
Mushroom: Definition, Classification, and Genetic Control
Lavender
Other Dilutions
Compound Dilute Colors
Chapter 5 Overview of the Genetic Control of Horse Color
Chapter 6 Patterns with Individually Distributed White Hairs
General Considerations
Patterns of White with Individually Distributed White Hairs: Grey and Roan
Grey: Definition and Classification
Grey: Genetic Control
Classic Roan: Definition and Classification
Classic Roan: Genetic Control
Frosty
White Ticking
Patterns of White Striping
Roaned
Other Roan Patterns
White Lacing
Birdcatcher Spots
Chapter 7 Nonsymmetrical Patches of White: White Marks, Paints, and Pintos
Face and Leg Markings: Definition and Classification
Face and Leg Markings: Genetic Control
Nonsymmetrical White Body Patches: Paint or Pinto Patterns
Tobiano: Definition and Classification
Tobiano: Genetic Control
Calico Tobiano
Overo
Frame: Definiton and Classification
Frame: Genetic Control
Sabino and White: Definition and Classification
Sabino and White: Genetic Control
Splashed White: Definition and Classification
Splashed White: Genetic Control
Manchado
Overo Crop Out Horses
Combination Paint Patterns
Paint Summary
Chapter 8 Patterns with Symmetrical White Patches: The Leopard Complex
R. R. Bellone, S. Archer, and D. P. Sponenberg
Leopard Complex: Definition and Classification
Leopard Complex: Genetic Control
The leopard complex allele
Modifiers affecting extent of white pattern at birth
Pattern 1: a major modifier
Other modifying influences on white pattern
Modifiers affecting leopard spots
Modifiers affecting varnish roan
General observations on leopard complex pattern expression
Chapter 9 Overview of Patterns Adding White
Chapter 10 Horse Color and Horse Breeding
Chapter 11 Peculiarities of Hair Growth
Chapter 12 Donkey Color
Colors of Donkeys
Patterns of White
Genetics of Donkey Color and Patterns
Summary of Donkey Color and Patterns
Hair Growth in Donkeys
Chapter 13 Summary Tables
Chapter 14 Bibliography
