Day: December 29, 2011

The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) will use UC Davis exclusively for genetic testing as of January 1, 2012. Working with the California-based lab, APHA will offer a variety of testing options to APHA members. The new testing packages are designed to increase member awareness of the genetic possibilities when breeding their American Paint Horses. Included in the testing options are a comprehensive coat color package, comprehensive disease diagnostic package and selected individual tests. The standard DNA genetic typing test is required for all breeding stallions (Paint, Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred), mares bred using transported cooled/frozen semen, dams of horses intended to race