A Primer on Genetic Testing for Horse Owners and Breeders

Julia L. Ciosek, Carissa Wickens, and Samantha A. Brooks

Release Date: 5/1/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-vm261-2024

Agriculture

Abstract

With the increasing development of genetic testing and advanced genomic technologies, horse owners and breeders have more opportunities than ever before to learn more about the genetic background of their horses. This publication provides information to help horse owners and breeders understand what genetic testing services are, which genetic tests are available for their horses, and how to locate genetic testing services. Written by Julia L. Ciosek, Carissa Wickens, and Samantha A. Brooks, and published by the Veterinary Medicine—Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension, April 2024.

About this Publication

This document is VM261, one of a series of the Veterinary Medicine—Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date April 2024. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2024 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

About the Authors

Julia L. Ciosek, former student, B.S., M.S., Department of Animal Sciences, UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences; Carissa Wickens, associate professor, Extension equine specialist, Department of Animal Sciences; and Samantha A. Brooks, associate professor, equine physiology, Department of Animal Sciences; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Ciosek, J., Wickens, C., & Brooks, S. A. (2024). A Primer on Genetic Testing for Horse Owners and Breeders. EDIS, 2024(3). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-vm261-2024

Authors

Julia Ciosek

alumna (M.S. August 2023, Animal Science), UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, Gainesville, FL

Carissa Wickens

Specialist

University of Florida

associate professor and equine Extension specialist, UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, Gainesville, FL

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Samantha Brooks

Contact

Specialist

University of Florida

professor, equine physiology, UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, Gainesville, FL

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