Fallow Deer Color Genetics

Explore the fascinating factors influencing the diverse coat color variations in fallow deer, from genetics to environmental impacts. Four dominant coat color phenotypes are found in fallow deer (Dama dama). Brown is the most common.

Black, menil, and white occur with varying frequencies. In order to gain insights into the molecular genetic background of these phenotypes, 998 fallow. Does anyone have any resources to any research done in Fallow deer for color genetics?

There are so many color variations in deer, it can be tough to keep them all straight. This guide explains the differences in albino, white, piebald and more. Species-specific description: Reissmann et al.

(2024) investigated four coat colour phenotypes in fallow deer: brown, black, menile and white. Molecular basis: Reissmann et al. (2024) investigated four coat colour candidate genes ASIP, MC1R, TYR, and SLC45A2 in fallow deer with brown, black, menil or white coat colour.

Fallow deer have four main variations of coat: Common - Tan with white spots and a white patch outlined with black horseshoe-shaped border, this coat fades to a general grey colour during the winter. Fallow Deer Appearance The coloration of fallow deer is highly diverse, with up to 14 variations occurring from white through shades of reddish to dark brown. Some adults retain their original spotted markings as they grow, while others are completely solid.

Whatever color they are when they're born will be the color they retain for life. Fallow deer adult bucks are 55" to 63" long, 33" to 37" in shoulder height, and typically 130 to 220 lbs in weight; does are 51" to 59" long, 30" to 33" in shoulder height, and 65 to 110 lbs in weight. Fallow deer have 3 color phases, White, Chocolate, and Spotted.

Reproduction: Females give birth to a single calf per breeding. ORIGIN: Europe FACT: Fallow Deer have one of four color variations, ranging from white to dark grayish-brown, or spotted. SEASON: Year-Round Fallow deer have grown in popularity, year after year, now that we are breeding by artificial insemination with some of the best genetics in the country.

Conclusions A genome.