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EtalonDx Advisor Spotlight: Dr. Ben Buchanan DVM

July 17, 2020

Ben Buchanan, DVM grew up in Navasota, Texas and graduated from Texas A&M in 2001. Afterwards, he completed two residencies; Large Animal Internal Medicine at University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2004 and Emergency and Critical Care at University of Pennsylvania in 2005. Ben is one of the very few people in the world to be board certified in Internal Medicine and Emergency Critical Care. Dr. Buchanan has a very unique experience in Colic, Respiratory Disease, Cardiac Disease, Eye Conditions and Sick Foals. Ben joined Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals Navasota in 2005, where he works alongside his father. He is also active in community outreach by speaking at meetings and events around the world regarding equine care.

“I like challenging cases that present a puzzle, whether that is a poor performance, illness, or critical case. I especially like cardiac cases and foals.” – Dr. Ben Buchanan

News & Media

How to Dual Register Your AQHA Horse with APHA

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Genetic testing can uncover white genes to help your horse qualify for dual registration with APHA & AQHA for additional earning, competition, and breeding opportunities.

Genetic Health Risks: Distichiasis (DIS)

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Distichiasis is a disorder where abnormal eyelashes grow from the eyelid margin, often irritating the cornea. Genetic testing can identify affected horses and carriers, supporting breeding decisions and facilitating early intervention.

Etalon Equine Genetics Partners with Black Horse One

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Etalon Partners with Black Horse One to Offer Pro + Ancestry 2.0 Bundle for Competitors and App Users, with Immediate Research Funding for Equine Health Studies.

Podcast Episodes

From Hoofbeats to Healing: Veterans and Mustangs

Genetics Unbridled Podcast | Ep. 10

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Press Releases

Etalon Equine Genetics Discovers Three New White Marking Variants in a New Gene

March 20, 2024

Menlo Park, CA - Etalon Equine Genetics has made another landmark discovery in the field of equine genetics. For the first time in 10 years, a new genetic region for color has been found!

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Etalon Equine Genetics Discovers New Novel White Variant in Pura Raza Española Horses

December 23, 2023

Menlo Park, CA - Etalon Equine Genetics, a leading provider of equine DNA testing services, has made an exciting breakthrough in equine genetics.

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APHA Approves New White Marking Variant W35 “Holiday” in Horses Discovered by Etalon Equine Genetics

December 23, 2023

Menlo Park, CA - Etalon Equine Genetics, a leading provider of DNA testing services, has made another novel discovery in the field of equine genetics. The company has identified a new white marking variant now designated as W35.

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