#genetic testing

Study explores predicting canine disease risk through genetic testing

Study explores predicting canine disease risk through genetic testing

June 21, 2018

Genetic testing can be used to predict if a dog is at risk for developing certain diseases, enabling preventative care for better health, reports a new study by Wisdom Health and Genoscoper Laboratories. Published in PLOS Genetics, the study, “Frequency and distribution of 152 genetic disease variants in over 100,000 mixed breed and purebred dogs,” also shows fewer mixed-breed dogs than purebreds are affected by the most common disease-causing mutations tested in the …
Zoetis seeks to simplify genetic data management for Jersey, brown Swiss cattle

Zoetis seeks to simplify genetic data management for Jersey, brown Swiss cattle

September 5, 2017

Zoetis’ new SearchPoint data management tool aims to help U.S. dairy producers maximize genetic testing results for Jersey and brown Swiss cattle by sorting genetic results, evaluating genetic trends, and benchmarking genetic merit, according to the company. “It’s critical for producers to get selection and breeding decisions right the first time,” said Jason Osterstock, senior director, Global Genetics Strategic Marketing for Zoetis. “SearchPoint helps producers select the animals with the greatest genetic potential …
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