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…
DetailsAfter 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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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 (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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German shepherds as we know them today is a relatively new breed. This breed is the result of a vision of a man named Max von Stepanitz. His vision was to create a superior German herding work dog. He pictured an athletic, intelligent dog that was fast, capable and had a good sense of smell. In 1899 during a show Von Stepanitz came across a dog named Hektor Linksrhein, which was just like the one he had imagined. Von Stepanitz bought the dog immediately and changed its name to Horand von Grafrath. Soon after that he founded The German Shepherd Association to establish a breed from Horand’s descendants. Rapid industrialization reduced the need for shepherd dogs, so the future of this breed was focused on police and military work.
DetailsIn the last 200-300 years, intense artificial selection has led to the development of great number of dog breeds. Today this number exceeds 400 diverse breeds. Although phenotypic variabilities between breeds are large, breed gene pools are reduced because of intense selection and passing through bottlenecks.
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In November 2014., AnimaLabs finally got an opportunity to present itself in CACIB International dog show, where we collected samples for free testing for degenerative myelopathy, a serious and dangerous disease about which we posted before. We were glad to see such a great interest among dogs owners, who will recieve their dog’s test results soon.
DetailsBlack Cat show is an annual international cat show held on 15th and 16th of November in WestGate Shopping City. The show got its name because of unique detail during the show – visitors can also win a prize, if they mask themselves in a black cat. This was an ideal opportunity for AnimaLabs to present itself for the first time. Our goal was to inform both owners and visitors about importance of DNA testing, but we also wanted to raise awareness of our brand.
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Canine degenerative myelopathy (DM) is an adult onset, progressive neurodegenerative disease of the spinal cord. Most dogs are at least 8 years old before the onset of clinical signs. The initial signs of degenerative myelopathy typically include asymmetric general proprioceptive ataxia and spastic paresis in the pelvic limbs. At this stage, segmental spinal reflexes are indicative of upper motor neuron loss. The disease duration can exceed 3 years, however, its progression is relentless, and dog owners usually elect euthanasia within a year of diagnosis when their dogs become paraplegic. When euthanasia is delayed, weakness can ascend to the thoracic limbs with the emergence of lower motor neuron signs such as flaccid tetraplegia, widespread muscle atrophy, dysphagia, and inability to bark.
DetailsCat blood group The AB cat blood group system is both unique and typical of blood groups of other species. It is unique because it appears to be the sole major blood group system. Since it has only two common alleles and the vast majority of cats have the same blood type A, the cat…
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