Genetic Variants
Composition Map
Ancestry Identified
"Heterozygosity" is a measure of genetic diversity (the number of variants or unique versions of genes within an individual). It can be correlated with overall health or resilience due to the diverse nature of the genetic "tool kit". An organism that has more flexibility is more likely to survive and prosper.
The "Genomic Inbreeding" value is a measure of inbreeding derived from the actual genetic diversity within an individual. The value seen in this report is based on actual genetic measures as opposed to the more commonly pedigree derived "inbreeding coefficient".
The genetic percentage shared with a reference population of known Thoroughbreds (Petersen, et al.) Referred to in Eventing circles as, "% Blood", this measure may differ from pedigree calculations by as much as 30%.