EtalonDx Advisor Spotlight: Dr. Ben Buchanan DVM
July 17, 2020
Ben Buchanan, DVM grew up in Navasota, Texas and graduated from Texas A&M in 2001. Afterwards, he completed two residencies; Large Animal Internal Medicine at University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2004 and Emergency and Critical Care at University of Pennsylvania in 2005. Ben is one of the very few people in the world to be board certified in Internal Medicine and Emergency Critical Care. Dr. Buchanan has a very unique experience in Colic, Respiratory Disease, Cardiac Disease, Eye Conditions and Sick Foals. Ben joined Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals Navasota in 2005, where he works alongside his father. He is also active in community outreach by speaking at meetings and events around the world regarding equine care.
“I like challenging cases that present a puzzle, whether that is a poor performance, illness, or critical case. I especially like cardiac cases and foals.” – Dr. Ben Buchanan
News & Media
Revolutionizing Reining: Etalon Equine Genetics Sponsors the NRHA Sire & Dam Program
This dynamic collaboration marks the convergence of two industry titans with a shared mission to reshape equine health, elevate performance standards, and uphold the timeless traditions of western horsemanship through innovation and education.
Solo Select and Etalon Partner to Bring You the Very Best
Etalon Equine Genetics has partnered with Solo Select to provide genetic testing for all of Solo Select's sale horses, stallions and broodmares. This collaboration includes comprehensive testing for color, pattern, performance, and health risks.
Etalon Equine Genetics Discovers Three New White Marking Variants in a New Gene
Menlo Park, CA - Etalon Equine Genetics has made another landmark discovery in the field of equine genetics. For the first time in 10 years, a new genetic region for color has been found!
Podcast Episodes
Discovery Alert: Join the Nerd Herd to Learn about Eden Whites
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Press Releases
Etalon Equine Genetics Discovers Three New White Marking Variants in a New Gene
March 19, 2024
Menlo Park, CA - Etalon Equine Genetics has made another landmark discovery in the field of equine genetics. For the first time in 10 years, a new genetic region for color has been found!
Read MoreEtalon Equine Genetics Discovers New Novel White Variant in Pura Raza Española Horses
December 23, 2023
Menlo Park, CA - Etalon Equine Genetics, a leading provider of equine DNA testing services, has made an exciting breakthrough in equine genetics.
Read MoreAPHA Approves New White Marking Variant W35 “Holiday” in Horses Discovered by Etalon Equine Genetics
December 23, 2023
Menlo Park, CA - Etalon Equine Genetics, a leading provider of DNA testing services, has made another novel discovery in the field of equine genetics. The company has identified a new white marking variant now designated as W35.
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