Description
Horse Parentage DNA Test will determine if:
Parentage qualifies (inclusion of sire and dam): Both the sire and dam matched the offspring (foal) at all 22 DNA markers.
Parentage does not qualify (exclusion of sire, dam is included): The dam matched the offspring (foal), but the possible sire did not match the offspring and is not the sire.
Why Breedwise DNA?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I send the mother’s sample if I already know she is the mom?
Including the mother’s DNA can help to strengthen results. When the mother is not available, extended testing can be done to determine proper parentage.
How do I get my DIY kit instructions?
Once you purchase a kit, detailed sample collection instructions will be emailed to you. If you do not receive the emailed instructions, you can download them here.
What type of sample is needed?
DNA testing is performed from hair samples collected from the mane above the withers. The DNA is contained in the root bulb (follicle). The hair from the mane of a foal may be fine and not have much of a root bulb. When collecting samples from young foals, collect hair from the tail instead, where the follicle at the end is larger.
If my horse has already been DNA-profiled through DDC, do I need to send another sample?
No. We can access our database to retrieve the DNA Profile information for horses we have tested. You can provide us with the DNA ID number for that previously-tested horse, and we will include it in a new parentage evaluation. There is a $10 fee to include each previously-tested profile in a new parentage-evaluation case.
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