DNA profiling for dogs and cats – what is it and what is it for?
Lately you’ve been hearing often about DNA profiling for dogs or cats and you are thinking about having one done for your pet as well? Not only that DNA profiling is one of the most commonly performed genetic tests among breeders, but it has also become an obligatory test among several kennel clubs across Europe.…
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Holiday season in AnimaLabs starts earlier this year!
Starting from tomorrow, Friday 07.12.2018. AnimaLabs holiday discounts are here for you! This season our popular 2+1 free offer is back on all genetic tests for dogs, cats and other animals, regardless of number of tests ordered! Use this seasonal unique offer and enter New Year carefree about your animal’s health! The offer is valid…
DetailsCanine herpes virus (CHV)
Canine herpes virus (CHV) Canine herpes virus (CHV) is an alphaherpesvirus affecting dogs worldwide, and is a well-known agent of lethal neonatal canine infections and the fading puppy syndrome. The virus is very common and it has been found all over the world. The prevalence of the infected dogs depends on the region, from 20%…
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Holiday season in AnimaLabs!
Holiday season in AnimaLabs laboratory has officially started and it brings great holiday discount! What can be better than 2+1 gratis offer? 35% of discount on all genetic tests for dogs, cats and other animals, regardless of number of tests ordered! Use this seasonal unique offer and enter New Year carefree about your animal’s health!…
DetailsBreeding Carriers – DNA Testing in Breeding Program
Doubts and questions regarding breeding carriers have been present among dog breeders since first development of modern dog breeds. With the fast development in the field of genetics and molecular biology, a number of DNA tests became available for purebred dogs. These tests became a powerful tool in the control of the quality of one’s dog, but DNA tests also enabled planning of breeding program on a whole new level.
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Cat Coat Colour Genetics – DNA Testing
Cats from all over the world display a great variety in expressions of cat coat colour and for this reason were always a subject of research in fields of genetics and inheritance. Influence of certain genes on the cat’s coat colour can be relatively easy to explain, while some of them may be more complicated than expected.
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Spice up your day and take our fun quiz about dog’s genetics! Have fun while taking our quiz and win a prize. 🙂
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Border Collie – Inherited Traits and Diseases
During the Industrial Revolution, the market’s need for lamb, wool, and mutton drastically increased, making vast land in the Borders of Scotland and Northern England ideal for farming and production of these goods. The land was broad and fenceless, and the farmers needed a hardworking herding dog to help with the shepherding tasks. With this aim the Border Collie was bred, resulting in dog breed today well known for its high intelligence, athletic appearance, quick learning abilities and herding skills.
DetailsAnimaLabs at FIFe World Cat Show 2016 in Vienna
After the last year’s world cat show was held in Malmo, this year it was Vienna’s privilege to host this biggest FIFe event. The show gathered more than 1000 cats, which is approximately 10 times more than an average cat show. AnimaLabs had the privilege to attend the event and present itself.
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Inherited Canine Eye Disorders
Inherited canine eye disorders comprise a large number of ocular pathologies and their occurrence depends on genetic inheritance by the offspring from their parents. General knowledge about hereditary eye diseases has increased significantly during the last twenty years, and today they are among the best described and best characterized group of all inherited canine diseases.
DetailsDog Breeding and Evolution
The bond between humans and dogs is unique, closer than between any other species. This bond is a result of dog breeding, which started to form more than 100 000 years ago with the first domesticated wolf.
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AnimaLabs Presentation at European Dog Show 2016
Another successful FCI event has been organised, on which this year AnimaLabs had opportunity to present itself. The FCI-European Dog Show this year took place in Brussels, Belgium and was held between 26th and 28th of August. Within those 3 days about 30, 000 visitors with 15, 000 dogs have visited the event.
DetailsVisit us at European Dog Show 2016 in Brussels, Belgium
After 4 Summer Night Shows in Split, our next stop is an even bigger dog lovers and breeders event: FCI-European Dog Show 2016, in Brussels, Belgium, held on 26.-28. August.
As Belgium was the first country in history to organise a dog show, we expect this show to be very interesting and a lot of dog breeds to be seen. More than 12 000 dogs are expected to be shown in these three days.
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Dog Genetics – Introduction to Modes of Inheritance
In previous years, big advances have been made in understanding of dog genetics. Different traits or inherited diseases differ among each other in modes of inheritance. Progress in the field of dog genetics, the CanMap project and recognition of a dog as a model for a number of inherited diseases in humans led to identification of mutations associated with many different diseases and traits found in various dog breeds.
Now breeders can take care of their breeding stock by DNA testing for neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, sensory, renal, metabolic and other numerous disorders. A lot of information of dog disease genetics was acquired in a short amount of time. Although it will take time to fully come to understanding all of the findings, it is necessary for breeders to understand the DNA tests results they get for their dogs. To be able to put the results to use in practice, basic knowledge of modes of inheritance is needed.
DetailsProgressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) – Genetic Testing
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is a common term used for a group of inherited retinal diseases. During the progression of the disease, retina of the eye degenerates over time, eventually worsening the condition and ultimately leading to blindness.
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Dog DNA sample collection kit
Dog DNA sample collection kit is used for dog DNA sample collection, which is usually a first step in a longer laboratory process. DNA extraction is an important part of the process because the DNA needs to be purified and separated from proteins and other cellular contaminants. It is based on combination of different physical…
DetailsDog Coat Color – Genetic Tests
After the first domestication of dogs from the grey wolf, the number of the dog population grew quickly, matching the rising number of agrarian societies. Even in those early ages of the first dog populations, people were breeding dogs in order to acquire desired traits. One of the most important traits was, and still is, the dog coat color.
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Cooperation with breed clubs
As one of our working goals, AnimaLabs© is focusing on assisting breeders in their future breeding with the use of DNA tests in order to breed healthy animals. Due to high interest, AnimaLabs© decided to suggest cooperation with breed clubs in order to fulfill that goal. We are very pleased that the breed clubs recognized the benefits and importance of our cooperation, and that we provided breed club members timely recognition of their animals’ susceptibility to developing inherited diseases; all at affordable and reasonable prices.
DetailsFeline Infectious Peritonitis – DNA test for resistance
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a relatively new cat disease, recognized as clinically significant in late 1950s. Despite the fact that it is one of the most researched infections in cats it continues to be a major killer of young cats.
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