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First Horses, Now Hounds

Dive into DNA and learn more about health, behavior, performance, color and appearance.
Our Most Popular Tests

Essentials Package

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$89
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Standard Package

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$149
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Pro Package

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$179
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Our Panels

Color Panel

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$149
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Health Panel

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$149
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Performance Panel

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$99
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Etalon provides tailored genetic testing services for registries and associations. Our offerings include custom test panels, STR parentage testing, complimentary consultations, and dedicated customer service. Contact us today and join the evolution of equine genetics!

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Enhance your horse breeding program with Build-A-Horse, the ultimate animal genetics tool. Visualize your future foal’s traits, including coat color, patterns, and performance potential. Identify genetic health risks and inherited diseases to make informed breeding decisions. Discover more about Build-A-Horse below.

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We make science accessible to horse people.
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Simple Hair Sample

Our equine DNA testing requires an easy, non-invasive pulled mane or tail hair sample. All the genetic data is found in the root of your horse’s hair!

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Fast & Easy Process

Mail in your sample! Your horse’s diagnostic results will be ready within 7-10 business days after the sample is received by our lab. Ancestry results can take up to 6-8 weeks.

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Knowledge at Your Fingertips

Access your horse's DNA test results easily through our user-friendly online platform. Get actionable information and harness the power of equine genetics with convenience and confidence.

Our Partners
American Trakehener Association
American Paint Horse Association
Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals
Hyperion Stud
International Chincoteague Pony Association & Registry
International Curly Horse Organization
The International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology
Pinkham Equine Veterinary Services
Virginia Equine Imaging
IGEA Registry
San Juan Ranch
North American Destrier Horse Registry
American Buckskin Registry Association, Inc
International Drum Horse Association
Walkaloosa Horse Association
Part Walking Horse Registry
AMHA
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News & Media
Press Releases
Etalon Equine Genetics Discovers Three New White Marking Variants in a New Gene
Etalon Equine Genetics Discovers New Novel White Variant in Pura Raza Española Horses
APHA Approves New White Marking Variant W35 “Holiday” in Horses Discovered by Etalon Equine Genetics