DRD4
DRD4 gene markerDopamine receptor D4 participates in neural signalling and is a candidate gene for racing performance in pigeons.
A candidate locus for racing performance, supporting breeding and training reference alongside other loci and race records.
A pigeon-specific study (Proskura 2015, Animal Genetics) reported a statistical association between DRD4 polymorphism and racing performance. Exploratory association — read together with multiple genes and environment.
A gene test returns probabilistic information about a genetic tendency, not a performance forecast. A pigeon's actual results are shaped by many factors acting together — genetics, training, nutrition, health and environment. The effect of any single locus is limited, so read it alongside other performance loci, race records and pedigree.
The genetics knowledge base carries the full entry for Dopamine Receptor D4 (DRD4) — plain-language explanation, genetic variation and markers, current research evidence, breeding considerations and common questions.
Read the DRD4 entry in the genetics knowledge baseSNP (single nucleotide polymorphism)
SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism)
SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism)
SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism)
SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism)
SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism)
SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism)
