UCO Animal Citogenomics Lab 🇦🇷 🇪🇸

Surprised to be asked by @NatureComms to review a manuscript. They probably clicked the wrong profile... but I'll take it before they know. 😄

6/6 🤝🐎 This study highlights the value of combining genomics and conservation to safeguard one of humanity’s oldest partnerships: the horse. 📄 Full article: 10.1016/j.animal.2026.101897 #EquineGenomics #HorseGenetics #ConservationGenomics

5/6 🌱🧬 Genomics helps preserve these breeds by: 🔹 Monitoring diversity 🔹 Managing inbreeding 🔹 Protecting genetic heritage

4/6 🌍🐴 Our results reveal how history and breeding practices shaped the genomes of Baroque horse populations. Each breed carries a unique evolutionary story.

3/6 🧬🔬 We analysed genome-wide data to investigate: ✅ Genetic diversity ✅ Population structure ✅ Relationships among breeds ✅ Conservation challenges

2/6 🏰🐎 Baroque horses represent a unique genetic heritage shaped by centuries of selection, migration, and human–horse interaction. Their genomes preserve this remarkable history.

1/6 🧬🐴 New paper out! Baroque horses are iconic breeds with centuries of history linked to European culture and equestrian traditions. But what can their genomes reveal about their origins, diversity, and conservation? 📄 Animal DOI: 10.1016/j.animal.2026.101897

I hope these results help support the conservation and sustainable management of these remarkable breeds. Thanks to all my co-authors, collaborators, breeders and institutions that made this work possible. @Univcordoba @VeterinariaUCO #HorseGenetics #Genomics #AnimalScience

This work was only possible thanks to an amazing international team of researchers from Spain, Croatia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Belgium, Hungary and Bosnia & Herzegovina. A real pleasure working with all of you! 🌍🤝

One of the most interesting findings is that, despite centuries of separate breeding, these populations still retain clear genomic signatures of their shared ancestry. Their history is still written in their DNA. 🧬📜

We analysed genomic data from 1,160 horses representing eight Baroque breeds to investigate: 🧬 Genetic diversity 📊 Population structure 🐴 Inbreeding 📈 Effective population size 🔄 Gene flow

Baroque horses are part of a shared cultural and genetic heritage that extends far beyond Europe. By including South American breeds like the Argentine Criollo and Peruvian Paso, we were able to better understand how Iberian horses shaped populations on both sides of the Atlantic

Paper alert! 🐴🧬 Genomic Diversity and Historical Legacy of Baroque Horses: A Living Cultural Heritage An international collaboration exploring the genomic history of Baroque horse breeds, including Argentine Criollo 🇦🇷 and Peruvian Paso 🇵🇪.

Horse filming day for our project applying artificial vision on phenotyping horse functionality. Thanks a lot to #hierrodelbocado yeguada for receiving us :)

Our lab has been accredited in Program Trebol! We’re now doing science in a much more environmentally friendly way: cutting waste, saving energy and water, better disposal practices, and inspiring our whole community to do the same. #ProgramTrebol #SustainableScience #GreenLab

That's a LOT!!!!!!!!

A paper with emojies Ban is over. Let´s go!!! 10.1096/fj.202505089R

We look like the usual suspects movie indeed

Shinny happy @MERAGEM Cordobesian people v2026.1 @VeterinariaUCO