Nationwide genetic testing towards eliminating Lafora disease from Miniature Wirehaired Dachshunds in the United Kingdom

Nationwide genetic testing towards eliminating Lafora disease from Miniature Wirehaired Dachshunds in the United Kingdom

Abstract Background Canine DNA-testing has become an important tool in purebred dog breeding and many breeders use genetic testing results when planning their breeding strategies. In addition, information obtained from testing of hundreds dogs in one breed gives valuable information about the breed-...

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Main Authors: Saija Ahonen, Ian Seath, Clare Rusbridge, Susan Holt, Gill Key, Travis Wang, Peixiang Wang, Berge A. Minassian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:Canine Genetics and Epidemiology
Subjects:
Canine polyglucosan storage disease
Progressive myoclonic epilepsy
Miniature Wirehaired Dachshund
DNA testing
Genetic diversity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40575-018-0058-8

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