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ABA frustrated by delay in Parks Victoria report release

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Why are we still waiting for the release of results of a wild horse count survey that was conducted over a year ago in Victoria’s Alpine National Park? A draft summary of the March 2014 count in NSW’s Kosciuszko National Park was released September 2014 (full report is 63 pages excluding raw data). However the Victorian Alps population count (completed 12 months ago) is yet to be released. ABA has written to Bill Jackson CEO of Parks Victoria. To view the letter, click link below: Letter to Bill Jackson, Parks Victoria ABA has received a reply to the above letter. … Continue reading

Research reveals domestication’s effects on horse genes

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A study, carried out by scientists at the University of Copenhagen’s Center for GeoGenetics, detailed some 125 genes related to physical and behavioral traits favored by humans. By comparing the genomes of modern domesticated horse varieties to DNA sampled from now-extinct wild horse species, researchers were able to isolate genes that control skeletal muscles, balance, coordination, cardiac strength, fear response, and more. Read more: http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2014/12/16/Research-reveals-domestications-effects-on-horse-genes/4501418747928/#ixzz3MOKCWUBB   Continue reading