| NEW!
"Ultrastructural
findings in feline corneal sequestra" - A new research
article by the Atlantic Veterinary College (University of
Prince Edward Island) and HealthGene Corp.
--------------------------------->
While pursuing the company's mission of bringing
DNA diagnostics to everyday veterinary practice, HealthGene's
research projects have brought us international recognition
within the scientific and business community. Many renowned
universities and diagnostic laboratories use HealthGene for
their DNA testing needs.
NEW!
Canine Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy (PME)
HealthGene Laboratory has entered into the final stage of
preparation with a new DNA test for Canine Progressive Myoclonic
Epilepsy (PME). The mutation has recently been discovered
at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada, and has
been confirmed in two breeds - miniature wirehaired dachshunds
and basset hounds. HealthGene Laboratory invites breeders
and pet owners to submit samples from purebreed dogs with
confirmed epilepsy. HealthGene will attempt to identify the
presence of the mutation in other breeds.
Ocular
Problems In Felines and Canines – A Two Year Analysis
of DNA Testing
HealthGene works closely with many veterinary ophthalmologists,
helping to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and monitor
the incidence of animal diseases as well as disease transmission
to humans. HealthGene conducted a preliminary research on
an associated ophthalmology clinic over a two-year period.
The results of the research are available online ().
PDD Research at the University of
Guelph.
For the second year, HealthGene Corp. donates funds to the
University of Guelph for their continuing research on Proventricular
Dilatation Disease (PDD). This research is conducted by Dr.
Michael Taylor of the Ontario Veterinary College at the U
of G.
 |
To learn more abodd.org)ut how you can help in fighting
this devastating disease, please visit one of the following
websites:
Stop PDD ()
Stop PDD Canada () |
Statistical
Analysis of Infectious Pathogens in Different Parrot Species.
Every year HealthGene publishes statistical information on
positive results for major avian infectious pathogens –
Avian Polyomavirus, Chlamydophila psittaci, Psittacine Beak
and Feather Disease virus and Pacheco's Disease virus. This
statistical analysis helps to understand how the diseases
are spread among different species of parrots. Please read
the latest data in "".
Grey
Collie Syndrome
Recently, with the collaboration of Dr. Marshall Horwitz from
University of Washington our laboratory began to offer a unique
DNA test for the Grey Collie Syndrome (Canine Cyclic Neutropenia)
which is critical for the Collie breed. This test can find
and eliminate potential carriers of this disease.
Canine
Coat and Nose Color Testing
The successful work with Dr. Sheila Schmutz (University of
Saskatchewan) has put HealthGene laboratory in the leading
position in DNA testing for Coat and Nose Colors. Our laboratory
offers tests for more than 30 different dog breeds. Many of
these tests were developed due to the demand of different
clubs. HealthGene supports Dr. Schmutz’s work in developing
other coat color tests such as tests for sable and dilution
colors. These two tests will be available very soon.
|
