DNA testing

[IndyEquestrian]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could give some advice, I've recently brought a Warmblood mare who is supposed to be by Weltmeyer however we have nothing about this on her passport (there is no breeding page, for her mother either) so I was just wondering if anyone could help, I looked into DNA testing but you need a sample of DNA or a Dna profile. I'm not too concerned about what her dam is currently but would love to know if her father is actually weltmeyer (as it must be possible to find/get his DNA).
So I was just wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction on who I could contact

Many thanks!

 

[JanetGeorge]

That's a hard one as I have NO idea who handles Hanoverian DNA testing. You would need to have your mare tested and ten compared to his. It'll cost - only really be worth it if you plan to breed from her. If cost is not an issue, try contacting http://en.hannoveraner.com/home/

 

[IndyEquestrian]

Yes that's the problem,i've messaged companies that do DNA testing and it doesn't cost too much,however I would need DNA from Weltmeyer and have no idea how I would get around this. I would be interested in breeding with her in the future but don't know if she is full hanoverian or a x now! ):
So currently doing lots of research!

 

[bollybop]

Find out which stud book he is graded with, they should have a DNA sample from him, so use them to do the test

 

[OLDGREYMARE]

I had my mare DNA tested a few years back,the vet took a few strands of hair from her mane with follicles and it was sent to the Animal Health Trust for testing.The IDHS had the stallions dna on file,it was not expensive.