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HERDA Genetics Testing Program

Dr. Nena Winand's Molecular Genetics Laboratory in the College of Veterinary Medicine is offering a test for Hereditary Equine Regional Dermal Asthenia (HERDA), through the Animal Health Diagnostic Center. The test detects a single gene mutation responsible for the disease, as seen in Quarter Horses, and identifies normal, carrier and affected horses.

For instructions and submission forms, use the following links:
HERDA Instructions for sampling
    Two forms are required for submission of samples
Form 1: AHDC HERDA Submission Form
    [need one form per group of samples submitted]
Form 2: Individual Horse
    HERDA Test Form [need one form for each horse]
AHDC credit card authorization form

Last Update May 21, 2008