Equine Hair Analysis Techniques: Unraveling Genetic, Environmental And Provenance Truths
Horse hair analysis involves examining hairs under a microscope to identify microscopic features (e.g., scale patterns, medulla shape) that vary across breeds. DNA analysis reveals genetic information, enabling provenance and forensic applications. Trace element analysis examines elements in hairs, providing insights into the environment they originated from. Immunological analysis uses antibodies to detect specific substances…