Re: RC: breeder ethics

[Lynn Kinsky <lkinsky@silcom.com>]

>The Paso Fino breed uses both blood testing and DNA testing.  The choice
>is yours.  Both kits cost $55 but DNA testing is cheaper since you don't
>need a vet to draw the blood.  You pull the hairs yourself.

Same with the Peruvian Pasos.  It's required in order to register a
stallion for breeding.  The mare and resulting foal also need to be tested
if the breeding is by shipped or frozen semen.  I've always opted for the
DNA testing and have my new foals tested routinely, just for the record
(the mares have been tested already).


Lynn Kinsky (Santa Ynez, CA)
http://www.silcom.com/~lkinsky