These tests are also surprisingly affordable. DNA testing
for each of these diseases listed can be done thru VGL for only $40 per test.
Breed Verification Perhaps the biggest misconception is that DNA testing will determine a horse’s breed. Although some labs are working on tests to identify DNA markers and associate them with certain breeds, these tests are still very much in the develop- mental stages and are highly unreliable.
Can I Have My Horse Tested Myself? Most people have their horse’s DNA tested through a regis- try, especially if it is a requirement for registration, but DNA testing can also be done directly through the lab. VGL and UK both offer step-by-step instructions for setting up an account as an individual, selecting and paying for tests, and submitting samples to the lab.
Moving Forward In all likelihood it’s only a matter of time before all legitimate registries require DNA testing, at least of their breeding stock. And as more and more horses are DNA tested, parentage veri- fication will also become easier and it is also probably only a matter of time before all legitimate registries will require parent- age verifications as a part of the registration and/or breeding approval process. Luckily the ease and affordability of DNA test- ing shouldn’t cause much of a hardship for horse owners.
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