DNA Testing
Mochavulin Golden Retrievers pride ourselves that we were the first Golden Retriever breeders to start with DNA testing and others have slowly followed our example. With more tests becoming available, we will continue to DNA test our dogs to get the most information and best information possible when we decide to breed our dogs. We will not breed with affected dogs.
Below information is from Inqaba Biotec website directly: https://www.inqababiotec.co.za/service/animal-genetics/
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The Animal Genetics Department at Inqaba Biotechnical Industries (Pty) Ltd provides a myriad of accurate genetic tests (health, colour, DNA fingerprinting) to the domestic, livestock and wildlife industries. Our laboratory is state-of-the-art and holds the gold standard in sequencing and fragment analysis technologies. We are streamlined for high-throughput processing guaranteeing processes are standardized and compliant with international and local standards and regulations. |
CANINE GENETICS
Genetic diseases affect many canine breeds. To date, there is no cure for any canine genetic diseases. Consequently, affected canines may experience painful, distressed and often shortened lifespans. The genetic tests on offer at inqaba biotec™ are able to determine whether your canine family member is clear of a disease, is a carrier for the disease or is affected by the disease.
Ready to send us your samples? Please complete the canine molecular request form. To arrange collection, please click here. For more information, please contact us by e-mail.
AS OF 1 APRIL 2018, KUSA INSTITUTED THE REQUIREMENT OF A DNA PROFILE FOR REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF REGISTERED OWNERSHIP OF DOGS.In the absence of whole blood samples in EDTA ampules, we will accept FTA cards. Please note that FTA card samples will be exhausted during processing and therefore will not be stored for future testing. Should you require a DNA profile or parentage and storage for future tests, the only acceptable sample type is whole blood in an EDTA ampule.
What are FTA cards and how do I take a sample? Click here to learn more.
Genetic diseases affect many canine breeds. To date, there is no cure for any canine genetic diseases. Consequently, affected canines may experience painful, distressed and often shortened lifespans. The genetic tests on offer at inqaba biotec™ are able to determine whether your canine family member is clear of a disease, is a carrier for the disease or is affected by the disease.
Ready to send us your samples? Please complete the canine molecular request form. To arrange collection, please click here. For more information, please contact us by e-mail.
AS OF 1 APRIL 2018, KUSA INSTITUTED THE REQUIREMENT OF A DNA PROFILE FOR REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF REGISTERED OWNERSHIP OF DOGS.In the absence of whole blood samples in EDTA ampules, we will accept FTA cards. Please note that FTA card samples will be exhausted during processing and therefore will not be stored for future testing. Should you require a DNA profile or parentage and storage for future tests, the only acceptable sample type is whole blood in an EDTA ampule.
What are FTA cards and how do I take a sample? Click here to learn more.
Tests currently relevant for Golden Retrievers:
- Degenerative Myelopathy (SOD1)
- Centronuclear Myopathy (PTPLA)
- Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (SUV39H2)
- Copper Storage Disease (ATP7B)
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRCD)
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy (GR_PR1)
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy (GR_PR2)
- Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (CLN5)
- Cleft Palate (DXL6)
- Cleft Palate (ADAMTS20)
- Exercise Induced Collapse (NEI)
- WHAT IS Degenerative Myelopathy (SOD1) - Canine degenerative myelopathy, also known as chronic degenerative radiculomyelopathy, is an incurable, progressive disease of the canine spinal cord that is similar in many ways to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
- WHAT IS Centronuclear Myopathy (PTPLA) - Centronuclear myopathy is a condition characterized by muscle weakness (myopathy) and wasting (atrophy) in the skeletal muscles, which are the muscles used for movement. ... People withcentronuclear myopathy begin experiencing muscle weakness at any time from birth to early adulthood.
- WHAT IS Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (SUV39H2) - Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK) is an inherited autosomal recessive disorder in Labrador Retrievers. ... Symptoms of the disorder generally appear around 6 to 12 months of age. Affected dogs develop dry, rough, and gray or brown crusts on the surface and edge of the nose.
- WHAT IS Copper Storage Disease (ATP7B) - Copper storage hepatopathy is a condition caused by an abnormal accumulation of copper in the animal's liver, which leads to progressive damage and scarring of the liver (cirrhosis). This condition may be secondary to a primary disease or the result of genetic-based abnormal copper metabolism.
- WHAT IS Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRCD) - Progressive retinal atrophy is a group of genetic diseases seen in certain breeds of dogs and, more rarely, cats. Similar to retinitis pigmentosa in humans, it is characterized by the bilateral degeneration of the retina, causing progressive vision loss culminating in blindness.
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy (GR_PR1)
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy (GR_PR2)
- WHAT IS Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (CLN5) - The neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses are a group of inherited lysosomal storage disorders. ... NCL affected dogs lack one of several enzymes necessary for the normal breakdown of certain types of fat or protein in the cells (called lipopigments.)
- WHAT IS Cleft Palate (DXL6) - Canine Cleft Palate. ... It is the result of failure of the two sides of the palate (roof of the mouth) to come together and fuse during embryonic development. Acleft palate results in an opening between the nasal passages and the mouth.
- Cleft Palate (ADAMTS20)
- WHAT IS Exercise Induced Collapse (NEI) - Exercise-Induced Collapse (EIC) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder causing affected dogs to suffer from a loss of muscle control following periods of extreme exercise. ... EIC episodes generally occur after 5-25 minutes of extreme exercise.
