Morphofunctional diversity of equine of varied genetic compositions raised in the Pantanal biome of Brazil |
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Authors: | Marcos Paulo Gonçalves de Rezende Julio Cesar de Souza Paulo Luiz Souza Carneiro Riccardo Bozzi Rodrigo Jose Delgado Jardim Carlos Henrique Mendes Malhado |
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Institution: | 1.State University of Southwest of Bahia,Jequié,Brazil;2.Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul,Paranaíba,Brazil;3.University of Florence,Florence,Italy;4.State University of Mato Grosso do Sul,Aquidauana,Brazil |
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Abstract: | Evaluating phenotypic diversity makes it possible to identify discrepancies in aptitudes among animals of different genetic bases, which is an indicator of adaptive or selective differences between populations. The objective of this work was to evaluate the morphofunctional diversity of 452 male and female adult equines (Arabian, Quarter Mile, Pantaneiro, and Criollo breeds, and undefined crossbreeds of horses and mules) raised in the Pantanal biome (Brazil). Linear measurements were performed to estimate conformation indexes. Initially, a discriminant analysis was performed, regardless of the animal’s size, followed by factor analysis. The factors were characterized and used as new variables. The diversity among equines and their relationship with the factors were evaluated using multivariate analysis. The factors were classified according to their decreasing importance: balance, rusticity, and robustness for the measurement factors; and load, ability, conformation, and equilibrium for the index factors. The genetic groups of equines have well-defined morphofunctional characteristics. The main differences are based on the rusticity and ability typologies in relation to those based on performance. Equines introduced to the Pantanal biome presented a more robust and compact body with good conformation. As a result, these horses may have superior athletic performance during equestrian activities when compared to the Pantaneiro local breed. However, this biotype may represent less rusticity (less adaptive capacity). Therefore, the regional breed can be equal or better in equestrian activities than breeds introduced to the Pantanal biome. Thus, breeders may cross horses from local breeds as an alternative to those introduced. Undefined crossbred male equines presented a different profile from the Pantaneiro breed, which may indicate little use of crossbreeds in breeding. |
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