Name: Projected Height test, LCORL/NCAPG
Brand: Equigerminal
Price: 51.0 EUR

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Projected Height test, LCORL/NCAPG

DNA test kit DNA test to predict the genetic potential for being a small, medium or tall height horse....

€51.00

Sample Requirements

30 to 40 hair roots - envelope or 5 mL of blood - K3 EDTA tube

Send your sample by regular mail or express delivery to:

Equigerminal Lab HIESE
Rua da Quinta do Sobreiro Nº25
3230-343 Penela, Portugal

Turnaround Time

5 to 8 working days

About the test

This DNA test analyses the LCORL gene, one of the major genetic factors associated with mature height in horses.

The test predicts the horse's genetic potential for small, medium or tall adult height, helping breeders make informed selection decisions and improve breeding outcomes.

Why test?

Testing is recommended to:

Predict the expected mature height of young foals.
Support breeding programmes aiming for a specific height.
Select breeding animals based on genetic height potential.
Improve the consistency of producing horses within a desired size range.

How it works

🛒 Purchase the Test: Select and buy the test online.

📧 Receive Instructions: After payment confirmation, receive instructions for sample collection.

✨ Sample Collection: Your veterinarian collects hair roots or a blood sample.

📄 Download Submission Form: Download the printable submission form.

📮 Send Samples: Send your samples by regular mail or express delivery to:

Equigerminal Lab HIESE
Rua da Quinta do Sobreiro Nº25
3230-343 Penela, Portugal

📄 Receive Results: Get your result certificate by email.

Results

The DNA test verifies the presence of the (C) allele associated to tall height horses, and presents the results as one of the following:

C/C – Tall physical height. This genotype, with two copies of the (C) allele,is associated with large horses, (169+/-4 cm height at the withers). This genotype can be found in draught horses, Westphalians (31%), Oldenburgs (29%), Hanoverians (28%), Holsteiners (18%) and Pureblood Lusitanos (4%).
T/C – Medium physical height. This genotype, with one copy of the (T) allele and another of the (C) allele,is associated with medium-sized horses (164+/-5 cm height at the withers). This genotype can be found in the Holsteiner (64%), Westphalian (60%), Hanoverian (56%) and Pureblood Lusitano (29%).
T/T – Small physical height. This genotype, with two copies of the (T) allele, is associated with smaller horses (159 +/- 4 cm height at the withers) and ponies (<148 cm height at the withers). This genotype can be found in the majority of ponies, Arabs (100%) and Pureblood Lusitanos (67%).

Additional information

Variation in adult height is influenced by several genes, with LCORL being one of the most important identified to date.

The height-associated variant is a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) that affects the expression of the LCORL gene. Horses carrying the C allele generally have increased skeletal growth and longer bones, resulting in greater adult height.

Although genetics plays a major role, mature height is also influenced by nutrition, management and environmental factors during growth. Therefore, this test predicts genetic potential rather than the exact final height.

FAQs

Which samples are accepted?

The test can be performed using 30–40 hair roots or 5 mL of blood collected in a K3 EDTA tube.

What gene is analysed?

The test analyses the LCORL gene, which is strongly associated with mature height in horses.

Can this test predict the exact adult height?

No. The test predicts the horse's genetic potential for adult height. Final height is also influenced by nutrition, health and environmental factors.

Can this test be used in foals?

Yes. It is particularly useful in young foals before their mature height can be estimated visually.

When will I receive my results?

Results are available within 5 to 8 working days after sample arrival at the laboratory.