Reader Question -- Why do the Dosage Index and TrueNicks Score Seem to Disagree Sometimes?

re: Reader Question -- Why do the Dosage Index and TrueNicks Score Seem to Disagree Sometimes?

Ian Tapp — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:42:27 GMT

My answer would be “absolutely not!” TrueNicks is a tool, and the A++ rating tells only part of the story. Ignoring other important factors such as physical types of sire and dam, conformation/soundness, female family, dam’s produce history, racing aptitudes, market trends, etc. would be doing a great injustice to all horses and people involved. The more data that you can reference, the better.

re: Reader Question -- Why do the Dosage Index and TrueNicks Score Seem to Disagree Sometimes?

ron woodring — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:52:38 GMT

if i get a nick report for my two intended horses to breed of a++ , can i believe i have done enough homework to go ahead and breed them together regardless of any other consideration ? i would like to get a stakes winner.

re: Reader Question -- Why do the Dosage Index and TrueNicks Score Seem to Disagree Sometimes?

Michael D — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:45:07 GMT

It took awhile to wrap my brain around the "affinity" concept, having understood Dosage and genetic diversity for years. Now that I "get it" I'm thinking Alan's "intelligent interpretaton"reminds me of a speech I heard by Dr. Johnson speaking about"intelligent design". He asked the question, "What if Darwin was wrong?" It was an "ah- ha" moment, much the same affect Truenicks has had on me...thanks a lot!