Etalon Diagnostics provides equine DNA testing services that analyze hair samples to assess health conditions, performance traits, and coat color genetics. This technology enables horse owners and breeders to make informed decisions regarding breeding, health management, and performance optimization.
Funding
$209.5K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Horse owners and breeders often lack comprehensive information about their animals' genetic predispositions, making it difficult to optimize breeding programs, manage health risks, and understand performance potential. Traditional methods of assessing these traits are often subjective, time-consuming, and lack the precision of modern genetic analysis.
Solution
Etalon Diagnostics provides equine DNA testing services that deliver actionable insights into a horse's health, performance, and ancestry. By analyzing hair samples, Etalon offers a range of tests that screen for genetic diseases, performance-related traits, and coat color variations. Their interactive online platform allows users to easily access and interpret test results, enabling informed decisions about breeding, training, and overall horse management. Etalon's services extend beyond individual horse owners, offering tailored genetic testing solutions for breed registries and associations.
Target Audience
Etalon's primary customers are horse owners, breeders, trainers, and veterinarians seeking to leverage genetic information for improved breeding practices, health management, and performance optimization, as well as breed registries and equine associations.
Features
- Comprehensive DNA testing for over 35 health conditions and risks.
- Analysis of over 60 color, pattern, and white marking variations.
- Performance panels to assess genetic potential for speed, gait, height, and temperament.
- Ancestry testing with an interactive platform to explore breed composition and find relatives.
- Build-A-Horse tool to visualize potential foal traits and identify genetic health risks.
- Custom test panels and STR parentage testing for registries and associations.
- User-friendly online platform for accessing and interpreting test results.