The HHBI is a research project in horse genetics in order to improve horse health and welfare throughout Europe. Therefore DNA is isolated out of horse hair and stored in a biobank. Hundreds, even thousands of samples are needed from…
CAG is now offering a new genetic test. Hydrocephalus is a condition found in Friesian horses, and is an accumulation of fluid in the brain. Pressure from the build-up of cerebrospinal fluid enlarges the skull of the foal. This condition…
Hoof Wall Separation Disease (HWSD) is a recent problem in the Connemara breed. Some studbooks are now requiring that Connemara ponies being tested for HWSD also have DNA identity tests performed, using the same hair or blood samples. CAG is…
CAG is proud to announce that we have earned the placing of Rank 1 in the ISAG 2016-2017 Horse STR Typing Comparison Test. This matches our excellent performance in the 2015-2016 tests for Horse and for Dog. Comparison tests, also…
Neonatal Isoerythrolysis (NI) is a potentially fatal disease in young foals. As in humans, horses have different blood groups. If a mare and foal have incompatible blood groups, it is possible for antibodies in the colostrum (first milk) to attack…
