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Agouti Gene - Can it hide in Black

Pacific Pintos November 03, 2012 November 03, 2012

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Is there any reason to test a horse that is phenotypically NON-Bay for the agouti gene, or will it ALWAYS show bay if it carries the agouti gene??

Daylene Alford Sat, 11/03/2012 - 14:33

I have seen horses that I would swear were black that have tested positive for agouti. However, it is rare for that to happen.

rabbitsfizz Sun, 11/04/2012 - 15:47

Agree with the above- unless it were offered free I would not bother to test. Especially if you know the parents colours for fact (as opposed to from registration papers because we both know how accurate the AMHA are with their colours! ymwhisle )