The Effect of Selection on the Two Important Myostatin Gene Mutations in the Dareshouri Horse in the Middle East

Given the absence of genetics studies on this valuable Iranian breed, these findings represent an important contribution to the characterisation of this breed and clearly indicate an occasion for Dareshouri horsebreeders, owners, and trainers to recognise the genetic potential of their horse to make the best decisions in breeding, selection, training and racing to improve the horse's performance.