• Fine-Scale Analysis of Runs of Homozygosity Islands Affecting Fertility in Mares 

      Laseca, Nora; Molina Alcalá, Antonio; Ramón, M.; Valera, M.; Azcona, Florencia; Encina, Ana; Demyda-Peyrás, S. (Frontiers, 2022)
      The loss of genetic variability in livestock populations bred under strict selection processes is a growing concern, as it may lead to increased inbreeding values and lower fertility, as a consequence of the “inbreeding ...
    • Impaired Reproductive Function in Equines: From Genetics to Genomics 

      Laseca, Nora; Anaya, Gabriel; Peña, Zahira; Pirosanto, Yamila; Molina, Antonio; Demyda-Peyrás, S. (MDPI, 2021)
      Fertility is one of the key factors in the economic and productive success of the equine industry. Despite this, studies on the genetic causes affecting reproductive performance are scarce, especially in mares, where the ...