We will be taking a winter break from July 7-14. You can still place orders now, and also while we are on break. If we receive but don't finish testing your samples they will be at the top of our list when we re-open.
DNA testing for health, appearance and pedigree verification in horses
Learn about one of the tests we do: PATN1 coat pattern modifier
Palouse ponies, Appaloosas and other spotted and varnish roan horses with the Lp gene can have vastly different white markings to one another. In horses positive for Lp, the PATN1 gene is strongly associated with patterns showing large amounts of white.
While the PATN1 is strongly associated with large amounts of white, it is not thought to cause the markings.
Horses that are not positive for Lp can also be tested for PATN1. It does not affect their colour, but may be useful if you are hoping for a beautifully marked spotted foal.
Gene or region and technical reference
Gene: RFWD3 (marker). Reference: Holl et al. (2015)
See more
Show me another random test or order this one now.
