System of selection in horse breeding

Abstract

The purpose. To analyze and elaborate system of selection-breeding work with the basic factory breeds of equines in conditions of limited gene pool. Methods. Zootechnical, genealogical, statistical. Results. Key parameters are specified of selection-breeding work with the most spread factory breeds of equines in Ukraine: Ukrainian and pure-blooded riding, Orlovskaia and Russkaia race horses, Novoalexandrovskaia draft-type horse. Conclusions. Various demands to breeds of equines require researches in methods of reception of desirable types of pedigree, sport, common and productive equines, and also development of methods, programs and business-designs aimed at maintenance of competitiveness of breeds in Ukraine in view of social and economic conditions. The optimum combination of selection methods of equines depends on opportunities of their application in uniform complex. The priority in selection work with factory breeds of equines should be given to pure breeding based on branched genealogical structure.