Research disciplines
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Natural sciences
- Animal biology
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Medical and health sciences
- Laboratory medicine
- Medical systems biology
- Laboratory medicine
- Medical systems biology
- Molecular and cell biology
- Laboratory medicine
- Medical systems biology
- Molecular and cell biology
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Agricultural and food sciences
- Agricultural animal production
- Veterinary medicine
- Other veterinary sciences
- Other agricultural and food sciences
Keywords
dogs
DNA-testing
genetic diseases
Project description
The frequency of about 50 different genetic diseases in ten selected popular dog breeds will be determined using DNA tests in order to get better insight in the distribution of the diseases in the Belgian dog populations and to improve genetic counseling for kennel clubs and breeders.