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At present, approximately 400 hereditary disorders have been identified
in dogs, defined on the bases of quantitative, functional, or structural
defects in specific proteins or pathways. Genetic disorders are
caused by chromosomal alterations or gene mutations. Direct detection
of causative mutations is the most specific method of carriers detection.
The DNA test results are independent of the age of the animals;
thus, the tests can be performed at any time. DNA is very stable
and only very small quantities are needed for genetic testing.
HealthGene
Corp. is the leading diagnostic and research laboratory in DNA testing
for genetic and infectious diseases in dogs. HealthGene offers a
wide variety of DNA tests for direct detection of mutations in the
following genetic disorders:
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INFORMATION BOARD
To learn more about various canine health problems,
visit 'Infectious
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ARTICLES TO READ
Testing
For Canine Genetic Disorders Made Easy.
How is genetic information passed
from one generation to another? Where is this genetic
information stored? Why do different breeds have
different mutations for the same disease? These
are just a few of the questions that breeders, pet
owners and veterinarians are asking. The answers
to these questions are essential for creating canine
breeding programs that will help ensure the elimination
of the numerous genetic disorders seen today.
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Introducung
A New Innovative DNA Tests For Canine Coat and Nose
Color.
HealthGene Laboratory is proud to
announce a new DNA test for canine coat and nose
color determination. Using the latest DNA testing
procedures, our laboratory is able to determine
the genetic basis of coat and nose color, as well
as hidden color (brown, black or red), for an array
of breeds. What does this mean for breeders? Knowing
the hidden color of the sire and the dam is essential
for choosing the best partners for your breeding
stock, as well as determining the future color of
puppies. Also, this information can be crusial to
satisfy breed standards when registering young your
dog.
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