Tag Archives: Genetics

Owning a dog may be in your genes Posted on May 29, 2019June 10, 2019 A new study shows genetic makeup appears to account for more than half of the difference in dog ownership + Read More

Owning a dog may be in your genes Posted on May 29, 2019June 10, 2019 A new study shows genetic makeup appears to account for more than half of the difference in dog ownership + Read More

Study proves gene editing in pigs can prevent virus infection Posted on October 24, 2018December 27, 2018 Porcine coronaviruses pose a global threat to the pig industry + Read More

Is a cure for IMHA near? Posted on May 3, 2018 by Julie A. Jacob Veterinarians are making progress in researching the genetic and environmental factors putting dogs at risk + Read More

Researchers seek genetic keys to canine behavior Posted on January 17, 2017November 21, 2017 by Veterinary Practice News Editors Two companies are working on what they call the world’s largest canine behavioral genetics study + Read More

BVA urges new bulldog breed standards Posted on September 6, 2016January 19, 2018 by Veterinary Practice News Editors English bulldogs may have reached a genetic “tipping point” + Read More

ViaGen Pets produces first U.S. cloned puppy Posted on September 6, 2016January 19, 2018 by Veterinary Practice News Editors Nubia, a Jack Russel terrier, was cloned from her late genetic twin + Read More

Study: Lack of genetic diversity leaves fate of English bulldogs uncertain Posted on August 4, 2016January 26, 2018 by Veterinary Practice News Editors University of California, Davis researchers say the breed’s existing gene pool may be too small to improve health + Read More

Sarcoid tumors linked to genetic susceptibility in horses Posted on June 21, 2016March 22, 2018 by Veterinary Practice News Editors A new study shows genetic differences in immune function partly account for why some horses get sarcoid tumors while others do not + Read More