Animal Tests

Dog Parentage Test

Our dog parentage test allows you to establish in a definitive manner the true parentage of your dog. By means of this test, dog breeders and dog owners have the first truly scientific manner of establishing the pedigree of a dog with an accuracy of 99.99%. Results in 10 working days.

Dog DNA Testing without The Mother

We offer dog parentage testing even without the mother’s sample. However, testing is more complex. By means of this test, dog breeders and dog owners have the first truly scientific manner of establishing the pedigree of a dog with an accuracy of 99.99%. Results are sent by email within 10 working days from receipt of samples at the laboratory.

Dog Inherited Disease & Trait Test

Is your dog carrier of any genetic diseases? Will it be affected or suffer from the disease later on in life? Are you concerned that this disease might affect any offspring? Why not make a scientific move towards eliminating or reducing the risk of disease in your dogs with dog inherited disease testing?

Due to the variety of breeds and diseases the laboratory is able to test for, kindly contact us with details of the breed and type of test you are looking for so we can advise and quote accordingly.

Horse Parentage Testing

Are you unsure as to which horse is the biological father of a foal? Parentage testing for horses provides scientific, accurate answer to questions of horse parentage. Equine parentage testing is essential to any type of breeding programme.

Equine DNA Profiling (Genotyping)

A DNA profile is a unique form of genetic identification for your horse. It is an indisputable ID for your horse that can be used to identify it with 100% accuracy should the need arise. Our horse DNA profile starts from R1000 for 1 profile. We can offer additional horse profiles at the small discounted price per sample sent in.

Avian DNA sexing

Avian DNA based sexing is the ultimate in testing for birds. Distinguishing male from female birds is notoriously difficult. Unlike mammals, the physical characteristics which distinguish male and female birds are very subtle or altogether absent. Bird DNA sexing can help breeders establish the gender of the birds with 100% accuracy. Results ready in 5 working days from receipt of samples.

We test a minimum of 5 birds using blood/feather samples. The price per bird is R370.

We cannot test all bird breeds known. Kindly state the bird breed you are testing on the forms you send back to us.

Horse Hereditary Disease Test

Are you concerned that your horse might have inherited genetic diseases that limit
their ability to perform or stay healthy? Genetic testing can make your life much easier! Horse Hereditary Disease testing can help you determine if your horse is at risk of developing a specific hereditary disease or if they possess any phenotypic traits of interest. Results for this test are emailed to you within 10 to 14 working days!

Cat Genetics DNA Test

Do you want to discover more about what makes your furry companion the way they are? Feline DNA testing analyses your kitty’s genetic makeup to provide insight about their ancestry, breed groups they belong to, similarity to wild cats and much more. You will not need to visit the vet because the test only requires a cheek swab sample! Results are available in 8 to 10 weeks from receipt of samples at the laboratory.   Please note that this DNA test is currently not available.