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Study Reveals Genetic Testing Crucial for Palomino Color Accuracy

9/30/2025

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Mississippi State University researchers analyzed 460 horses from the PHBA World Show Championships to assess the crème allele's role in palomino coloration.
The study finds color-designation discrepancies in pedigrees and urges genetic testing to verify bloodlines.
PHBA expanded eligibility to include unregistered palominos, complicating color verification through photos.
Findings were published in the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science.

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Mississippi State University researchers analyzed 460 horses from the PHBA World Show Championships to assess the crème allele's role in palomino coloration.
The study finds color-designation discrepancies in pedigrees and urges genetic testing to verify bloodlines.
PHBA expanded eligibility to include unregistered palominos, complicating color verification through photos.
Findings were published in the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science.