Solo Select and Etalon Partner to Bring You the Very Best
April 11, 2024
Etalon Equine Genetics has partnered with Solo Select to provide genetic testing for all of Solo Select's sale horses, stallions and broodmares. This collaboration includes comprehensive testing for color, pattern, performance, and health risks. Melanie Smith, Solo Select's founder, praised Etalon's innovative approach to genetic technology:
"I heard Christa Lafayette, Etalon's founder, speak at the Cowgirl Essence Exchange last year. I was immediately interested. Etalon is clearly interested in bringing the most cutting-edge genetic technology into the horse industry, pushing the limits on what we think we can understand and what we think we know."
Etalon is excited for the opportunity to offer invaluable insights to unlock the full potential of equine performance and health.
News & Media
Sex Disorders in Horses and Humans
Learn about rare genetic sex disorders in the horse. Explore the mutations and their impact on horse health and functionality. Optimize breeding practices using DNA testing and ensure the well-being of these iconic animals.
Sunshine (SUN): A Dilution Mutation in the SLC45A2 Gene in Horses
In 2019, Etalon’s team discovered the Sunshine (SUN) mutation in the SLC45A2 gene, in a Standardbred Stallion named Captain Sunshine. Learn more about this newly identified mutation.
Snowdrop (SNO): A Dilution Mutation in the SLC45A2 Gene in Horses
In 2020, Etalon’s team discovered the Snowdrop (SNO) mutation in the SLC45A2 gene, in a line of Gypsy horses. Learn more about this newly identified mutation.
Podcast Episodes
From Hoofbeats to Healing: Veterans and Mustangs
Genetics Unbridled Podcast | Ep. 10
What if there was a way to bridge the gap between military veterans and their civilian lives using the unlikeliest of companions—wild mustangs? Or a w...
Press Releases
Etalon Equine Genetics Discovers Three New White Marking Variants in a New Gene
March 19, 2024
Menlo Park, CA - Etalon Equine Genetics has made another landmark discovery in the field of equine genetics. For the first time in 10 years, a new genetic region for color has been found!
Read MoreEtalon Equine Genetics Discovers New Novel White Variant in Pura Raza Española Horses
December 23, 2023
Menlo Park, CA - Etalon Equine Genetics, a leading provider of equine DNA testing services, has made an exciting breakthrough in equine genetics.
Read MoreAPHA Approves New White Marking Variant W35 “Holiday” in Horses Discovered by Etalon Equine Genetics
December 23, 2023
Menlo Park, CA - Etalon Equine Genetics, a leading provider of DNA testing services, has made another novel discovery in the field of equine genetics. The company has identified a new white marking variant now designated as W35.
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