Horse owners
Owning a horse is a big responsibility, and having a clear understanding of your horse's genetic makeup can give you peace of mind. By using EquineTest you’ll know that you’ve done everything possible to set your horse up for a healthy and successful life.
Understanding Your Horse’s Health: EquineTest whole genome sequencing gives you a comprehensive view of your horse’s genetic health. It can identify any hereditary conditions or predispositions to diseases that might not be visible yet. By knowing your horse's genetic risks early on, you can take proactive steps to manage or prevent potential health issues, ensuring your horse stays healthy and happy for years to come.
Optimizing Care and Training: Every horse has unique genetic traits that influence its physical capabilities and behavior. With EquineTest you can tailor your horse's care, training, and nutrition to suit its genetic strengths. For example, if your horse has genes that suggest a strong potential for endurance, you might focus on building stamina. Conversely, if speed is in its genes, you can optimize training to enhance that trait.
Informed Breeding Decisions: If you’re considering breeding your horse in the future, Equine provides essential information. It can help you understand the genetic traits your horse could pass on to its offspring, allowing you to make more informed breeding choices. This ensures that any foals produced are healthy, high-quality, and potentially more valuable.
In short, running EquineTest on your horse is a smart move that can provide significant benefits in terms of health management, performance optimization, and future breeding. EquineTest is an investment in your horse’s future that can help you make the best possible decisions from the very start.
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The Speed Gene
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When the Test Results are Negative but the Symptoms are Present
It may have happened to you, your friend, a family member, your dog or your horse. A genetic test was run in the hope of finding a reason behind your or their health problems, but the test results were negative. No questions were answered, and the patient was left undiagnosed. For now.
Genetics in the Face of Doping
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