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Pedigree & Genetics Symposium Approaches

Written by Ian Tapp | Oct 07, 2010 | 7 Comments

The much anticipated Thoroughbred Pedigree and Genetics Symposium is rapidly approaching. The event is sponsored by The Blood-Horse magazine, in conjunction with Pedigree Consultants LLC, and will be held at the Marriott Griffin Gate hotel in Lexington, Kentucky, on Monday, October 11, 2010.

Speakers for the 2010 Thoroughbred Pedigree and Genetics Symposium include:

Alan Porter: Thoroughbred pedigree analysis: theory, history and current developments
Dr. James MacLeod: Equine Genome Project
Dr. Steven Tammariello: Thoroughbred variability: gamete formation, mutation analysis, and the interaction of genotype and phenotype
Gary Falter: Use of information and computer applications for Thoroughbred pedigree analysis
Robert Fierro: Biomechanics and the changing phenotype landscape of the modern Thoroughbred
Dr. Emmeline Hill: The myostatin gene and its use to optimize decision making in breeding and training Thoroughbreds
Dr. Matthew Binns: Breeding theories, their fallacies and follies, and the application of modern genetic and pedigree analysis in Thoroughbreds

Registration for the symposium is $175 and includes attendance to all sessions, breakfast, lunch, and networking cocktail hour. The complete schedule and registration for the event is available at www.BloodHorse.com/register.

Filed under: Announcements, Pedigrees and Breeding

7 Comments:

Dr. Steven Tammariello: Thoroughbred variability: gamete formation, mutation analysis, and the interaction of genotype and phenotype.

Interesting topic here. I would be interested to get a transcript of his talk. Quality Road is a perfect example of this. His genotype says he should get 1 1/2 miles base on his breeding. His phenotype says otherwise. He is a short backed, short necked horse with average leg length. Sure enough, anything past 1 1/8 miles and he becomes very beatable. Zenyatta is the best example I can think of where her genotype and phenotype produced exactly what it should have. A large horse with a long neck and body and capable of getting 1 1/4 and 1 1/2 miles on a consistent basis. I know she has never been 1 1/2 miles, but base on her prior races, she would be able to do it.

Robert 07 Oct 2010 12:51 PM

Not sure that I would read Quality Road's pedigree as that of 1 1/2 mile horse! His sire was a sprinter/miler who set a world-record for a mile on turf. The broodmare sire did win G1 at 1 1/2 miles, but in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe gave the impression that he didn't really see out the trip, and if you look at his Australian starts he had good sprint form (he won the Queensland Derby, then cut back to win a G2 six furlong race, then second in a G2 at seven furlongs, and then won a G2 at a mile). The third dam was very fast, and Champion Two-Year-Old Filly in Ireland.

I would say unless the pace scenario is right, ten furlongs wouldn't be absolutely guaranteed on pedigree.

Alan Porter 07 Oct 2010 2:04 PM

Will there be a proceedings to be purchased after the program ?

pam davis 07 Oct 2010 2:25 PM

I too would love to be able to buy a transcript or DVD of this seminar. My work schedule precludes attending in person but I am fascinated by these topics.

Lmaris 07 Oct 2010 2:58 PM

Blood-Horse will be on hand to film the presentations, so I hope there will be some kind of DVD/transcript created. If so, I will make an announcement here on TrueNicks.com about how to access it.

Ian

Ian Tapp 07 Oct 2010 3:21 PM

I certainly hope this is an annual event ! My early New Year's promise is to be at the seminar , In Person !

Pedigree Shelly 10 Oct 2010 9:10 PM

Will this event include the effects of the female thoroughbred on the development of the breed as well as the sire influence?

dave york 11 Oct 2010 6:59 AM

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