20.500.12556/RUL-182549 Genetic diversity and population structure in seven Lipizzan populations based on microsatellite genotyping Lipizzan horses have been bred in Europe for more than 400 years and are an important part of cultural heritage, but their long history and relatively small populations raise concerns about loss of genetic diversity. This study examined the genetic variation and relationships among Lipizzan horse populations in seven countries, with special attention to the population in Bosnia and Herzegovina. DNA from 547 horses was analyzed to understand how diverse and connected these populations are. Overall, the breed shows a moderate level of genetic diversity, meaning there is still a reasonable amount of variation, although some populations are more at risk than others. The Bosnia and Herzegovina population had the lowest diversity, while the Slovak population showed the highest. The results also indicate that horses are still being exchanged between neighboring countries, which helps maintain genetic health. However, some differences between populations suggest that careful management is needed. These findings are important because they provide guidance for breeders and conservation programs to reduce inbreeding and preserve the genetic diversity of this historic breed, ensuring its long-term survival for future generations. genetic variability gene flow population subdivision migration konji pasme lipicanski konj genetika genetska pestrost populacije struktura populacij mikrosatelitna genotipizacija true false true Angleški jezik Slovenski jezik Članek v reviji 2026-05-15 14:35:47 2026-05-15 14:35:53 2026-05-16 04:59:45 0000-00-00 00:00:00 2026 0 0 12 str. issue 10, [article no.] 1516 Vol. 16 2026 0000-00-00 Zaloznikova Objavljeno NiDoloceno 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 2026-05-15 636.1:575 2076-2615 10.3390/ani16101516 278334723 RAZ_Rogic_Biljana_2026.pdf RAZ_Rogic_Biljana_2026.pdf 1 2FB1DBE241B154BAC9480A387BBC4791 dbeda3d0f1e975a27a26206ff4ef303fcc9d1533bece06366015c57a1253a780 5a2f2fb3-505a-11f1-b0ab-0050569b8976 https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=233920 https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/16/10/1516 1 4eb9df37-505a-11f1-b0ab-0050569b8976 https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=233919 Biotehniška fakulteta 0 0 0