Hair samples also appeared to be a practical and effective material for performing DNA tests and could be less expensive than blood. The Registry occasionally uses DNA genotyping in cases where blood typing cannot distinguish between possible sires. Most often it is used to confirm the parentage of a foal when one of the parents has died without being blood typed but a tissue sample from the deceased parent is available. In these cases, the foal is blood typed, but the owner must pay for DNA typing as well, including both parents. Registry staff reported that new registrations continue to fall, while the number of horse transfers remains even with last year.
Work continues to remain current.
Work sent by owners is normally processed within one to three days of the date it is received.