LABORATORY TESTS REQUIRED Owner / Stud Name: Address:

Veterinary Genetics
Laboratory
SAMPLE SUBMISSION FORM
Faculty of Veterinary Science
University of Pretoria
Private Bag X04
Onderstepoort
0110
Tel: (012) 529 8240
Fax: (012) 529-8310
vgl@up.ac.za
SOUTH AFRICAN ARAB HORSE –
DNA Testing
(Valid 01/01/14 to 31/12/14)
A separate form is available for non South
African Arabian horses on request
Owner / Stud Name:
(Submitter: Person to whom report must be sent)
Address:
Tel:
E-mail:
Veterinarian :
Fax:
Cell:
Veterinary stamp / Clinic:
LABORATORY TESTS REQUIRED
Please indicate clearly the test required. If possible include the registration numbers of the horses. If parentage testing is required the samples of both parents must be included, if not previously
tested.
Reg. Nr. /
Routine
FULL NAME OF HORSE
FULL NAME OF SIRE
FULL NAME OF DAM
Date of Birth/
Parent (DNA
SCID LFS CA
SEX
LABORATORY USE ONLY
Incl. pefix
age profile
Birth
And REG Nr.
And REG Nr.
(as indicated on the sample)
only)
Notification Nr.
COLLECTION OF SAMPLES
For blood samples: Collect 1 sample from each horse. Please use EDTA (purple stopper tubes) and label clearly with the horse name as indicated on the form.
For hair samples: Locate the coarsest hairs you can find (preferably tail). Hold the hairs close to the skin and pull. Important: DO NOT CUT HAIRS. Visually inspect the hairs
for intact roots. Enclose at least 20-40 strands of dry hair in an envelope. Label each individual envelope with the name of the animal sampled.
COST OF TEST (vat incl.)
Routine DNA Profile / sample submitted:
R225
SCID (if previously profiled):
Re sample:
Parentage verification is performed at no additional cost and reported to the Arab Horse Society. Both parents must be profiled for
parentage verification and their profiles must be available on the OPVGL database. Each new parent sample submitted will be tested at
R225 / sample. Previously profiled animals need not be retested. DNA numbers will be reported to the Arab Horse Society for registration
purposes.
R150 if you agree that we can send the result to the Arab horse society
R150 when samples were submitted where we are not able to obtain a profile from the sample, hair samples submitted without hair roots.
Special case:
R255 – to determine unknown parent / parents /unknown horse
Please supply a copy of the Birth Notification with each foal sample submitted to ensure that all the relevant animal details are
added to the VGL database for future reference!
R330 if you do not want the results to be sent to the Arab Horse society.
R440
Special DNA Profile:
Bone samples: R1000
Please note: Test results will only be made available after receipt of all relevant samples and full payment. One copy of the results will be sent to the owner / submitter as
named in the upper left hand corner. Please indicate the preferred method for sending results.
LFS (Lavender Foal Syndrome):
CA (Cerebellar Abiotrophy):
An International DNA typing certificate can be issued at the request of the appropriate registering authority and may be subject to an additional charge of R70.
DISPATCH OF SAMPLES
Samples should be sent in by the most rapid means possible. Avoid sending samples late in the week or prior to statutory holidays. Samples can be sent by:
Courier to: Veterinary Genetics Laboratory
Speed Service to:
Veterinary Genetics Laboratory
Faculty of Veterinary Science
Faculty of Veterinary Science
University of Pretoria
Private Bag x04
Soutpan Road
Onderstepoort
Onderstepoort
0110
NO TESTING WILL BE DONE UNTIL FULL PAYMENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED – PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE PROOF OF PAYMENT IS
ATTACHED TO THE REQUEST FORM WHEN SUBMITTING SAMPLES!
Include a cheque payable to the University of Pretoria for the applicable amount or deposit in the following account:
Bank:
Account number:
Branch:
Reference:
Fax deposit slip to
Or email to
ABSA
2140000038
335545 (Hatfield)
Owner’s name and AB916
(012) 529 8310
vgl@up.ac.za