Removing any individual from that older age group will greatly impact the herds genetic diversity and if they

OCT 03 2024

Removing any individual from that older age group will greatly impact the herds genetic diversity and if they fall into those 15 being targeted for removal solely on their resistance to a man induced reproductive state, it’s even more of a travesty because these mares are exhibiting traits ideal to a healthy, reproductive herd. The ability to thrive in a harsh environment, natural or human induced. There IS way more to herd management than what is found in a database of DNA. (This is where I do