Re: RC: breeder ethics

[Bette Lamore <woa@stormnet.com>]

You know, Lynn, the Registry used blood samples for the DNA testing they
did to test for me on one of my horses. In fact they used the same blood
I had sent for the original tests. I was told that they were doing mine
as a kind of test case but usually there would be a surcharge for it.
Now you have my curiosity. I'll call the Registry Mon and find out what
they charge for Arabs. I wonder if yours is cheaper because they use
hair instead of blood?
Bette

Lynn Kinsky wrote:
> 
> >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
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