A genetic analysis of the Kaimanawa horses and comparisons with other equine types : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Genetics at Massey University

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A genetic analysis of the Kaimanawa horses and comparisons with other equine types : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Genetics at Massey University

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Recorded sightings of feral horses in the Kaimanawa ranges and the surrounding area date back to 1876. Since then, the Kaimanawa horse herd has received many different influxes and during the mid-1900s it's population size increased to the thousands. However, two decades ago the herd went through a substantial reduction in size, numbering only 179 individuals. Hence they were granted legal protection within a defined geographic area. This protection served its' purpose more than adequately, f...

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Thesis

Thesis level

Masters

Date created

1996

Creator

Halkett, Rebecca Jane

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https://hdl.handle.net/10179/6414

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Wild horses / Feral horses / Wild horses, New Zealand / Kaimanawa horses / Kaimanawa ranges, New Zealand / Wild horse genetics

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