UC Davis is offering a test for splash white!

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UC Davis is offering a test for splash white!

Postby summerhorse » Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:31 pm

Based on a study done by the Swiss that is not published yet. They have found 3 different splash white genes (SW1, SW2, SW3). I think SW1 is our traditional SW with loud body expression. the others may be what is present in Arabs, TBs and Clydes that give the SW outer markings but skimp on the body!
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Postby reedhill » Thu Jan 19, 2012 1:48 am

This is exciting news!