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Coat Colour Splashed White 3

Code: P514

74,72 €

Sample details

One test – one sample. Animal and owner details are optional.

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Short description

White Spotting coat colour genotypes affect the development of melanocytes.

General information

White Spotting coat colour genotypes affect the development of melanocytes. Melanocytes produce melanin which is a dark pigment responsible for skin colour. Splashed white (SW) is a white spotting coat colour phenotype in horses characterised by loss of pigment. This test is designed to measure the mutation known as SW3.

Specifications

Breeds

American Quarter Horse
Gene

MITF
Chromosome

16
Mutation

c.519_523delGTGTC
Organ

Integumentary System
Specimen

Hair, Blood EDTA, Blood Heparin, Semen, Tissue
Mode of Inheritance

Autosomal Incomplete Dominant
Also known as

SW

Clinical features

SW3 horses are often characterised by a large broad blaze, white markings on the legs, variable white spotting on the belly and blue eyes. Furthermore SW3 horses are sometimes deaf.

References

Pubmed ID: 22511888

Year published: 2012

Omia ID: 214

Omia variant ID:

Turnaround information

  • 20 working days