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Why to Choose EquineTest

Traditional genetic tests give you just a glimpse, but EquineTest gives you the full story. By analysing every letter of your horse’s DNA, we unlock insights into health, traits, and genetic potential like never before — gaining more knowledge, making better decisions. Because when it comes to your horse, you deserve the whole picture.

Unlike the most common genetic tests, EquineTest is a whole genome DNA analysis. Fancy words, I know, but what does it mean?

DNA is a structure that represents the materialised genetic information of a given individual. It consists of two interconnected chains, which are made up of bases – adenine, thymine, guanine, and cytosine. Practically, in notation, these bases are represented by the initial letters of their names – A, T, G, and C. During whole genome DNA analysis, we determine the order of these bases. All of them. This leaves us with 2.7 billion letters in a particular order, which is unique for a given horse. This is what is called a genome.

The order of bases in some parts of the genome can be variable without affecting the animal in a bad way – a horse can be gray, palomino, or bay. In other parts of the genome, the order is precisely defined and practically determines the viability and health predisposition of the animal – any change, a mutation, can directly affect the health of the horse or their offspring.

Typically, with the most common genetic testing, you target particular parts of the genome to determine the order of the bases in them. When you want to know what colours a horse can pass on to its offspring, you target a different part of the genome than when you want to know whether the long-awaited foal of the said horse can suffer from Fragile Foal Syndrome or not. You pick a page in a foreign book (choose a genetic test for Fragile Foal Syndrome, for example) and ask the biologist to translate it, to find out whether the word you are looking for is there (whether the horse’s foal may suffer from it or not).

With whole genome DNA analysis, it’s different. You don’t target a particular mutation; you read the whole genome, meaning you get the order of all the bases. So, for example, it can tell you that the horse doesn’t suffer from Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy you or your vet has assessed as the most likely, but it suffers from Myosin-Heavy Chain Myopathy, which can sometimes manifest similarly. It can tell you your horse is bay, but its foal may be chestnut. It tells you whether your horse has a clear 6 panel or not. You don’t get only one page of the book. You get the whole book and everything that can be translated in it.

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    A cutting-edge DNA analysis service for sport horses. Download sample report.

    EquineTest - Horse Whole Genome Analysis Service

    Raw data and a detailed summary report included.
    20% discount for orders of 3+ horses.
    €1,500 / per horse
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    How does it work?

    Take a few steps only to uncover your horse's DNA traits and learn more about his or her health and performance markers.

    How does it work?

    • Select and Submit

      Take charge of your genetic exploration journey by selecting the count of horses to be analyzed and any desired optional extras. Submit your order and expect a prompt response from our team.


    • Receive a Collection Package

      We will deliver a package directly to your doorstep. It contains everything needed for a trouble-free blood sample collection by your veterinarian. After collecting the blood sample, simply send it back to us within 24 hours following the instructions you will also receive from us.


    • DNA Analysis Unveiled

      We will isolate the genomic DNA of your horse from the sent blood sample. In our state-of-the-art laboratory, we will perform a whole genome DNA sequencing revealing the complex genetic information of your beloved horse.


    • Exclusive Data Delivery to Your Hands

      We ensure the utmost privacy and exclusivity as we courier all the invaluable data and meticulously crafted reports directly to your hands. Of course, we remain at your disposal in case of questions!


    • EquineTest Online Storage

      Once a year, if you wish, we will update your horse’s DNA sequencing report to reflect the current knowledge of horse’s markers of interest. Please notice there is a fast development in this field and considering the age and expected lifetime of your horse it may be worth to run this update service regularly. It will allow you to keep up with the latest scientific findings which are carefully monitored and implemented into our reports by our team of specialists.

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