Genetic Testing/DNA Profile (ISAG+)

All new ICAA registrations must have N/N 6-Panel* test results on file with the ICAA.  Horses with parents/grandparents who have N/N 6-Panel* test results do not need 6-Panel* tested, but the ICAA must have the parent's/grandparent's N/N 6-Panel* results on file.  Test results must have a case number, lab reference number, or other number specific to the testing facility. 

Foals from positive breeding stock must test 6-Panel* N/N (Exception: Horses that are heterozygous positive for recessive defects are eligible for registration if gelded or spayed).

All new ICAA stallion or mare registrations must have their DNA Profile (ISAG+) on file under our account with the ICAA-approved testing facility, which is currently Animal Genetics (AGI).  A DNA Profile on file with the ApHC is not accepted as we do not have access to those files for parentage verification purposes.  

See our  Forms page for new details on testing through AGI.

All ICAA stallions and mares must have their DNA Profile (ISAG+) on file under our account with the ICAA-approved testing facility, which is currently Animal Genetics (AGI), before their offspring can be registered.   A DNA Profile on file with the ApHC is not accepted as we do not have access to those files for parentage verification purposes.  See our  Forms page for new details on testing through AGI.

Geldings and spayed mares are not required to have a DNA Profile (ISAG+) on file.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

A negative IMM test was required for registration beginning January 1, 2022. Those horses that are accepted on their parent's/grandparent's N/N test results must have an N/N IMM test to be registered if the parents/grandparents only had a 5-Panel test. Test results must have a case number, lab reference number, or other number specific to the testing facility.

If a mare is exposed to more than one stallion within a sixty (60) day period, a DNA Profile (ISAG+) of the mare, stallions, and the resulting foal will be required in order to determine the correct sire before the foal can be registered. The owner(s) will pay the cost of testing through AGI, unless the results are already on file and provided to the ICAA.

If a mare is bred by artificial insemination (AI), including by shipped semen, a DNA Profile (ISAG+) for the mare and stallion must be on file with AGI, and the resulting foal must be DNA Profiled for parentage verification. The foal’s DNA Profile must be compatible with the stallion and mare’s DNA to be registered.

If a foal is the result of embryo transfer, a DNA Profile for the donor mare and stallion must be on file with AGI, and the foal must be DNA Profiled for parentage verification. The foal’s DNA must be compatible with the stallion and donor mare’s DNA to be registered.

Testing for LP is recommended, but not required, for breeding stallions and mares, and for phenotypically solid horses. 

All test results will be added to the horse's information on their Certificate of Registration.

The ICAA is authorized to randomly and/or selectively require parentage verification through DNA Profiling (ISAG+) of any ICAA-registered horse. 

At the discretion of the Board of Trustees, the ICAA may require genetic testing for any additional genetic disorders determined to threaten the well-being of the Appaloosa breed. 

All genetic testing will be done at the owner’s expense.

*6-Panel Test: HYPP, HERDA, GBED, PSSM1, IMM, and MH.  

ICAA believes that allowing horses with genetic disorders into the registry is destructive to the breed. 

Horses testing positive for these inherited genetic diseases, or any other genetic disease the ICAA deems to be detrimental to the Appaloosa breed, will be denied registration unless otherwise stated above.
 

To learn about current science available to assist in making informed breeding choices, go to the Animal Genetics website where you will find links to descriptions of all of the diseases/disorders important to Appaloosas, as well as links about LP, PATN1, other patterns, and coat colors.  

For current paid-up ICAA members only, ICAA has partnered with Animal Genetics to give considerable discounts on several packages.   

AGI has updated their system and no longer use the forms that were provided in the past.  All ordering of tests MUST be done through us to get the member discounts, and ALL DNA Profile (ISAG+) tests MUST be ordered by us to ensure they are under our account.  

ICAA does not make any money from this partnership.  You will submit the fee directly to AGI with the submittal form and hair sample.

Member Discount Packages

• Color/Pattern/6-Panel $100 (with the required DNA Profile for stallions and mares it is $135)
• Color $50
• Pattern $50
• Color/Pattern $75
• 6-Panel $75
• Individual DNA Profile (ISAG+) $35
• Individual IMM (usually used for horses that only have their 5-Panel) $35