Why does AMHA do DNA testing?
The purpose of the AMHA Registry is to protect the integrity of the Morgan breed. This is done by ensuring that the information on every Morgan’s certificate is accurate and correct. DNA typing is the only way to prove conclusively the parentage of any Morgan. DNA typing became mandatory on January 1, 2001, replacing blood-typing to verify parentage. In cases where the foal’s DNA does not match one or either of the parents, the DNA tests can help identify who the parent is, allowing the foal to be registered.
