Re: breeding/evaluations
This message is from: Amy Evers This message is from: "Cheryl" y opinion, short n sweet. Freedom to do what I want with MY animal, the hoice to breed to a specific animal, education to make the right breeding hoices.. heryl in Co Yes, Cheryl that's true. And always, along with freedom (in any situation) comes RESPONSIBILITY! Any person is "free" to breed any animal they want to breed... But, isn't it also that person's responsibility to breed the very best possible animal that they can? When a person chooses to breed any animal - and especially a REGISTERED breed - it implies that they are assuming the responsibilty for the future of that breed (species, subspecies, etc.). Part of that responsibility, in my opinion, is to educate yourself as much as possible about the animal or breed you choose, and do your best to sellect the very best breeding stock you can find, if you intend to breed. That is what programs like OUR Evaluation system are for... to assist people in making educated choices; to give them the education necessary to make good choices; to help them determin if their choices are indeed correct (according to breed standard). Just my humble opinion... Amy Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjords Cottage Grove OR 97424 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
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This message is from: "Cheryl" My opinion, short n sweet. Freedom to do what I want with MY animal, the choice to breed to a specific animal, education to make the right breeding choices.. Cheryl in Co Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: breeding/evaluations
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher Good point and well said, Ruthie. Melinda lovely spring weather in Granville OH, with the lushest grass I have ever seen in my life. On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 4:14 PM, ruth bushnell wrote: > This message is from: "ruth bushnell" > > > > >> > The current scientific mandate for best breeding strategies is for varied > genetic assortment; called "genetic diversity." Overall breed health is best > maintained through incorporating as many original bloodlines as possible > throughout the history of a breed-- this is especially true of a RARE breed > because there were too few foundation animals and considerable linebreeding > was commonplace in the beginning. (geographical and economical constraints) Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: breeding/evaluations
This message is from: "ruth bushnell" I understand in Norway, and perhaps other countries as well, that only Fjords that have been evaluated and approved can be used as breeding animal. Looking at the increasing numbers of fjords in the USA that are breeding and have not been evaluated, I am wondering if it is time to introduce something like that here. Can there be another level of registration for the evaluated/breeding approved horses? How about those that are produced outside of this having a limited registration?> Has this already been discussed and thrown out? Let's hear opinions. (sign your name) The current scientific mandate for best breeding strategies is for varied genetic assortment; called "genetic diversity." Overall breed health is best maintained through incorporating as many original bloodlines as possible throughout the history of a breed-- this is especially true of a RARE breed because there were too few foundation animals and considerable linebreeding was commonplace in the beginning. (geographical and economical constraints) Any breeding selection process that promotes narrowed choices is diametrically opposed to genetic diversity, therefore longterm destructive to the breed's well being. An extreme example is what the show world has done to some dog breeds, not to forget that some smaller horse breeds are also in homozygous distress. We have a solemn responsibility to the welfare of the Fjord horse breed to be earnestly and actively searching for latest scientific information available on how we might best preserve their genome complement. Not by historical tradition, not by superficial preferences, but by asking for professional genetic policies which promote breed vigor--such as equal gender balance, limited stud use/or bloodline, and availing ourselves of latest university recommendations. Further restricting our breeding choices would be the very worst thing we could do for the breed's genetic integrity. Ruthie, nw mt US Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
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This message is from: "coy...@acrec.com" I am probably going to step on someones toes here. Maybe. Maybe not. Check the archives for the many times this topic has been discussed in the past. --DeeAnna Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
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This message is from: woodberryfa...@comcast.net I am probably going to step on someones toes here. I understand in Norway, and perhaps other countries as well, that only Fjords that have been evaluated and approved can be used as breeding animal. Looking at the increasing numbers of fjords in the USA that are breeding and have not been evaluated, I am wondering if it is time to introduce something like that here. Can there be another level of registration for the evaluated/breeding approved horses? How about those that are produced outside of this having a limited registration? Has this already been discussed and thrown out? Let's hear opinions. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
