Explaining the basics on Equine DNA Testing

Parentage reports can be produced for a foal only if the DNA profiles for the dam and sire are recorded. For this reason it is important to test all breeding stock (or possible breeding stock) as soon as possible.

EQUINE DNA TESTING
March 27, 2008
by Dr. Jenny Cahill

The use of DNA technology is something most of us are familiar with - mostly thanks to its uses in human forensics. But its applications in the equine world, including DNA profiling for identification and parentage, screening tests for coat colour and some inherited diseases, are growing all the time.

Of particular importance to all equine breed registries, regardless of size, Equine DNA testing . . .

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