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Horse Allergy Test
Keep Your Horse Healthy and Comfortable! Discover which allergens are affecting your horse with the Horse Allergy Test, and get a detailed report to manage diet, environment, and overall wellbeing. Early detection means happier, more active horses—and fewer unexpected vet visits.
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Results in 7-10 working days
$139
- Valuable insight into the specific allergens
- Detailed report showing your horse’s reactions
- Based on IgE antibody detection
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How it Works
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Key Features of the Horse Allergy Test
- Accurate
- Easy-To-Use Test Kit
- Fast
At EasyDNA, we strive for accuracy and reliability each and every time. Our Horse Intolerance test is an extremely accurate test that analyses 44 food and 29 non-food items to uncover your horse's intolerances. This test is one of the most comprehensive tests on the market and is designed to ensure that you get the accurate results you want,
The sample collection process is extremely easy-to-follow and apply. You don’t even need the assistance of a vet. Once you order the test, a kit will be sent to you together with comprehensive instructions on how to collect the sample from your horse. Then send it back to us using our prepaid package and you'll get the results back by email in as soon as 10 working days.
Results will be issued within 3-5 working days from receipt of your samples at the laboratory. Results will be sent to you by email unless otherwise requested (additional charges may apply).
Horse Allergy Test – identify and manage your horse’s allergies & sensitivities
Horses often live in environments that have a high presence of dust, moulds, or other common airborne allergens. While horses and humans live differently, they share one important similarity — both can suffer from allergies. The Horse Allergy Test is designed to determine your horse’s response to various allergens and provide insights on how you can effectively manage their health and wellbeing
Why do horses need an Allergy Test?
Horses can develop allergies that affect their skin, often resulting in itching. Common allergens include dust, mold, mildew, pollen, and dust mites. Allergens that affect the respiratory system can cause hypersensitivity, leading to symptoms such as a runny nose, coughing, and difficulty breathing. Similar to humans, horses may also experience digestive issues caused by certain foods or grains.
The Horse Allergy Test provides valuable insight into the specific allergens triggering your horse’s symptoms. Instead of relying on time-consuming and costly trial-and-error methods, this test delivers a detailed report showing your horse’s reactions to up to 120 allergens. The results will help you make informed adjustments to your horse’s lifestyle, promoting long-term health and relief—while potentially reducing unnecessary veterinary visits due to undiagnosed allergies.
Horse Allergy Test panels and pricing
We offer three test panels depending on how many allergens you wish to test for:
60 Allergen IgEI Panel
Covers a broad range of food and environmental allergens. Includes a comprehensive list of the most common triggers affecting horses.
60 Allergen IgEII Panel
Includes additional allergens not covered in the IgEI panel, offering deeper insight into potential sensitivities.
120 Allergen Full Panel
Combines both IgEI and IgEII panels to provide the most complete picture of your horse’s allergic profile.
How does the Horse Allergy Test work and what age should I test my horse?
We recommend you at least 12 months old for the most accurate and reliable results.
Take note of these things before sample collection to avoid distorted results; if still unsure, please contact us before collecting your sample:
You will receive a test kit with full instructions. Using the provided lancet, collect a small drop of blood from your horse — ideal sampling sites include the side of the neck or lower lip area, where blood vessels are visible and accessible.
Disinfect the site using the provided wipe.
Collect blood sample before feeding using the lancet.
Apply one drop to each of the 5 circles on the blood collection card.
Allow the card to air dry for at least 2 hours.
Place it in the protective bag and return it to us.
For 1–2 weeks before sampling, avoid handing out medication such as dexamethasone or prednisone, as these medications may suppress immune response. Antibiotics is the only medication that does not interfere with the results.
Once complete, your results will show the degree of allergic reaction to each allergen tested, categorised either 0 (no signs of allergy), 1 (low), 2 (moderate) or 3 (high).
How do the results help horse owners?
The horse allergy test will not only confirm the allergic reaction it also determines the sensitivity levels to the distinct allergens.
You can customize your horse diet by staying away from feed mixes or grains that upset horses stomach.
The horse’s performance will be enhanced because of easier breathing and digestion; they tend to be more active and trainable.
You can modify the environment exposure by adjusting beddings and consistent ventilation that can help the horses respiratory system.
You can lower your vet expenditures by determining the main cause of the problems that can minimize the need for treatments.
The horse test is reliable; it is based on IgE antibody detection. IgE antibodies are produced by the immune system when exposed to allergens by measuring these levels it can give a clear picture in which substances your horse reacts to. The test will be accomplished with strict protocols that ensure consistency and reliability.
60 Allergen IgEI Panel - Sample Report
60 Allergen IgEII Panel - Sample Report
120 Allergen Full Panel - Sample Report
Accuracy and reliability of the Horse Allergy Test
The Horse Allergy Test is based on IgE antibody detection. IgE antibodies are produced by the immune system when exposed to allergens. By measuring these levels, the test provides a clear and accurate picture of which substances your horse reacts to. All tests are carried out under strict laboratory protocols to ensure consistency and reliability, giving you confidence in the results
Supporting your horse’s long-term health
Allergy testing is a proactive way to support your horse’s long-term wellbeing. Early detection of allergens allows you to take preventive action, improve diet, and create a healthier living environment. By understanding your horse’s unique sensitivities, you can help them live a more comfortable, active, and happy life.
Special Offers and Discounts
The price of a single Horse Allergy test is $139.
We are offering our clients the opportunity to purchase multiple tests and benefit from a $10 discount on each additional test.
Other Animal Testing Options
We offer a range of different Animal DNA Testing if you are interested in testing other types of pets. We offer a particularly strong Dog DNA Test section with tests like our Dog Allergy Test and the dog breed identification test. Let us know if you are interested in any of these tests.
FAQs
Allergic reactions are often more severe than intolerances and are usually felt immediately. You will know if your horse suffers from an allergy because the symptoms appear as soon as it gets in contact with the offending substance. However, intolerances are usually less severe and can change over time. The symptoms are also not immediate and can appear anywhere from 10 minutes to 48 hours after exposure to the trigger.
Food allergy is an adverse reaction of the immune system to an allergen, which is usually a specific food protein. On the contrary, intolerances do not affect the animal’s immune system. Also, food allergies are less common than food intolerances.
Unlike food allergies, food intolerances are a non-immunologic adverse reaction to any food digested by the body. If your horse is showing signs of illness after eating, it is likely that the animal is suffering from food intolerance. However, we recommend that you seek professional advice as the difference between food allergies and food intolerances may not always be distinct.
Our Horse Intolerance Test screens for sensitivities across five key categories: Food Items, Environmental Items, Nutrition Items, Vitamins, and Metal Toxicity. This broad analysis covers common allergens such as grains, dairy, meats, fruits, plants, and metals, providing you with a comprehensive view of what may be affecting your horse’s health.
Below is a table with some of the items tested:
Food Items
| Apple Juice | Banana | Beets (beetroot) |
| Buttermilk | Cabbage – Green | Caraway |
| Cheddar | Cod | Cranberry juice |
| Dates | Duck | Egg yolk |
| Fig | Grapes (White) | Halibut |
| Honey | Kiwis | Lamb |
| Lobster | Macadamia Nuts | Maize |
| Maple Syrup | Milk lactose | Mint (Fresh) |
| Orange juice | Oyster sauce | Pineapple juice |
| Pork | Potatoes | Rabbit – meat |
| Raisins | Raspberries | Red Leicester |
| Rice – Brown | Sesame seed | Sole |
| Soya | Spinach | Sunflower oil |
| Swede | Trout (Brown) | Venison |
| Wheat, whole grain | Whitefish |
Non-food items
| Barley (Hordeum vulgare) | Bee | Buckwheat |
| Buttercup | Cotton – plant | Dandelion (Taraxum duplidens) |
| Dust | Elder (Sambucus nigra) | Goats |
| Goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea) | Hamsters | Hazel (Corylus avellana) |
| Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) | Japanese Millet | Lupine (Lupinus polyphyllus) |
| Peanut plant | Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) | Pine (Pinus spp.) |
| Plantain (Plantago major) | Primrose (Primulus) | Rabbits – animal |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia elatior) | Red fescue (Festuca rubra) | Sheep’s wool |
| Tall oat grass (Arrhenaterium elatius) | Wild oat (Avena fatua) | Willow |
| Wool | Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) |
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