LDHA
LDHA gene markerInvolved in anaerobic glycolysis — a key enzyme supplying energy during high-intensity flight. Genotype differences may influence energy-metabolism efficiency.
Flags candidate genotypes associated with racing survival in published pigeon research — a genetic reference for breeding selection, not a speed guarantee.
A pigeon-specific study (Ramadan 2018, PLOS ONE) reported a statistical association between LDHA polymorphism and racing survival rate. This is a candidate-gene association, not causation, and not equivalent to speed.
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 Lactate Dehydrogenase A (LDHA) — plain-language explanation, genetic variation and markers, current research evidence, breeding considerations and common questions.
Read the LDHA 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)
