Horse Genetics Resources
We have created a branch of our laboratory to do testing for niche agricultural species. It’s called OXA Breeding Science, and the very first test we are offering is DNA profiles for pedigree verification in goats. The turnaround time is the same…
Earlier this year we put up a couple of posts about ACAN dwarfism in Miniatures. There’s more than one type of dwarfism in Miniatures. This one is called skeletal atavism (SA). Skeletal atavism is a type of dwarfism found in Shetland ponies…
At the moment our Arabian panel disorder includes three tests: CA, LFS and SCID. We are planning to add another one for a disorder called OAAM. OAAM is a bone problem affecting the two vertebrae closest to the skull. Affected horses can…
In July 2018 we moved back into our laboratory Redfern (in Sydney) after renovating the warehouse to include a purpose-built laboratory for Practical Horse Genetics. Both the design by Ian Moore Architects and the construction by Elliott Projects have been nominated for…
Each year on the first Saturday in May, Thoroughbred horses reach speeds of over 40 miles per hour as they compete to win the Kentucky Derby. But the domestic horse wasn’t always bred for speed. In fact, an international team now has…
We will be putting the test for the Gait Keeper gene (The gene is also referred to as SynchroGait®) on our list of things to start doing so hopefully it will be available by spring. You can read more about the Gait…
So far testing in Australian Warmbloods and related breeds has shown a carrier rate of 11.5% for Fragile Foal Syndrome. With a carrier rate this high, breeders should have been seeing far more affected foals than have been reported – at least…
I’d like to remind everyone about our free Monthly Mystery testing. We like to do free testing colour on one horse every month and write up the results to share on social media and keep in our archives. There is one key…
It’s been hard work but it looks like we finally have an improved test for the D1 form of Miniature horse dwarfism. We will release the D1-D4 Miniature horse dwarfism panel publicly next week. The tests will be available individually and as…
Since December 2016 we’ve been able to do BOTH hydrocephalus and Friesian Dwarfism testing. These tests are relevant to pure- and part-bred Friesians. Your horse does not need to be registered for us to test it. Test foals, test part-bred horses, test…