DNA blood samples

[Capri]

Where (which database) do you send your newfs DNA blood samples ?
Not for specific testing, but as a help for vets/genetiticans to find genes that cause specific diseases/ health conditions.

(similar to this where we send ours: http://www.koirangeenit.fi/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32&Itemid=86 )

 

[Sun Valley]

Here's the info.

http://www.offa.org/chicdnabank.html

Lou Ann

 

[Capri]

Thank you Lou Ann, I will check that link!

 

[guysndolls]

Also see the post in "general discussion" that I sent today..... it gives additional details!

Patti

 

[Capri]

Thanks Patti. I just read your thread. It's very important that everyone submits samples. It only takes so little to ask your vet to take a blood sample.

Do you know if they accept cheek-swabs rather than blood samples?

 

[CMDRTED]

They will accept cheek swabs, but blood is the "Gold Standard' of DNA collection. Also with blood more DNA samples can be obtained for research from one dog.

 

[Capri]

They will accept cheek swabs, but blood is the "Gold Standard' of DNA collection. Also with blood more DNA samples can be obtained for research from one dog.

OK, yes that's what I figured. Blood samples are much better for research, even though cheek swabs would have been so much easier for pups.