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Dominant white is caused by many different mutations in the KIT gene. Horses with the mutation have white spots.

The HORSE-DW15 tests for the W15 mutation present in many breeds.

Dominant white is caused by many different mutations in the KIT gene. Horses with the mutation have white spots.

The HORSE-DW15 tests for the W15 mutation in Arabian horses.

MYHM is a muscle disease in horses, presenting as immune-mediated myositis or non-exertional rhabdomyolysis. Detected through the MYH1 gene, it causes stiffness, muscle weakness, and rapid loss of muscle mass. Environmental triggers like infection or vaccination can activate the disease, especially in younger or older horses. Testing helps breeders avoid producing affected horses and guides vaccination decisions, contributing to better management strategies.

Dominant white is caused by many different mutations in the KIT gene. Horses with the mutation have white spots.

The HORSE-DW19 tests for the W19 mutation in Arabian horses.

This panel includes the specific tests to be performed in Arabians: cerebellar abiotrophy (HORSE-CA), lavender foal syndrome (HORSE-LFS), occipitoatlantoaxial malformation (HORSE-OAAM) and severe combined immunodeficiency (HORSE-SCID).

This panel includes the specific tests to be performed in the quarter horse: polysaccharide storage myopathy (HORSE-PSSM), glycogen branching enzyme deficiency (HORSE-GBED), hereditary equine regional dermal asthenia (HORSE-HERDA), hyperkalaemic periodic paralysis (HORSE-HYPP) and malignant hyperthermia (HORSE-MH).

This panel includes two of the specific tests to be performed in Arabians: cerebellar abiotrophy (HORSE-CA) and severe combined immunodeficiency (HORSE-SCID).

Each horse has its own DNA signature. It is a sort of genetic identity card that includes the 17 microsatellites recommended by the International Society for Animal Genetics (ISAG). Progenus is ISO17025 accredited for this test.

Cerebellar abiotrophy is a genetic neurological disease whose main symptoms are ataxia and tremors of the legs and head. The severity of the symptoms can vary from one individual to another.

The severe combined immunodeficiency leads to a reduction in the number of B and T cells, which reduces the immune defence. SCID foals are normal at birth but are more prone to infection and quickly show signs such as high temperature, respiratory stress and diarrhoea. Affected foals do not survive beyond six months.