Getting more tests done
OnOne of the frequently asked questions here is “Do I need to put in a new order to get more tests done?” The answer is no, you don’t. Just email us with your request, and we’ll check we have enough DNA left…
Category: FAQs
Frequently asked questions about equine genetic testing
Goldilocks and the horse hair samples
OnHere’s how to take a hair sample from your horse for testing In the PHG lab we start your testing by extracting DNA from the horse hair samples you send us. This is what our instructions say about taking the sample: “Choose…
Taking samples for testing – how long do they last?
OnWe use DNA from hair roots to test for single-gene traits such as inherited disorders and coat colours. DNA in hair samples can last for five years or more if you treat it like potatoes: keep them dry and in the dark….
International equine genetic testing available
OnGood news – we can do genetic testing on horses from outside Australia this year. We accept mane hair samples from the following countries: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland, The Netherlands, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico,…