Animal DNA Testing

AccuTrace offers DNA testing services for canine, equine, for veterinarians, registries, clubs, breeders, and pet-lovers. You can feel confident knowing that your canine friends have the highest quality of testing services available through AccuTrace Testing.

Canine DNA Parentage Test

DNA Parentage Testing for Canines is Fast, Accurate & Affordable. Parentage among Canines can be definitively established using PCR technology to compare allele sizes. AccuTrace will provide a 16-DNA marker panel for routine parentage testing. An additional 13 markers are kept in reserve for extended testing in cases involving closely related dogs. Canine sample collection is quick, easy, and painless. Anyone can collect a sample using a buccal swab for collecting cheek cells.

You will receive a detailed Parentage Report showing matches or non-matches along with a detailed explanation of inclusion or exclusion of a sire.

Equine DNA Parentage Test

Parentage among horses can be definitively established using PCR technology to compare the allele sizes a horse inherits from the parents. Sample collection is quick, easy and painless. Anyone can collect hair samples using the instructions provided with your kit.

You will receive a detailed Parentage Report showing matches or non-matches along with a detailed explanation of inclusion or exclusion of a parent.

Equine DNA Collection Procedure

Your equine DNA sample collection kit will contain instructions, the order form, and a return envelope. Equine DNA samples are often in the form of 15-20 hairs from the mane. The Sample Submission Form contains a section for enclosing the hair samples. Pull 15-25 hairs by wrapping the hair around your finger close to the skin and pulling quickly and evenly.

Pull - DO NOT CUT - the hair samples from the mane above the withers.
The DNA is contained in the root bulb (follicle) - it is important that this part of the hair remain intact.
Inspect the hairs to see that they have not been broken off before the root. This is particularly important with young foals, as their hair tends to be finer and more brittle.
Place the hairs in a straight line across the middle of the form. This area is reserved for samples. Keep the hair together with the roots to the left as indicated.
Tape the center of the hair shafts with CLEAR tape to ensure the sample stays in place.
Fold the hair kit as as indicated by the dotted lines and place in the return envelope provided. Please include your completed Equine DNA Order Form along with payment and mail to us.

Bird DNA Sexing

Avian DNA Gender Determination (bird sexing) is a non-surgical tool used by veterinarians, breeders, and bird owners who otherwise cannot determine the gender of their bird by its physical appearance or characteristics.

Testing can be performed on blood cards or feathers. We will provide the owner with a detailed DNA report showing the bird's ID information and gender.