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Project

Frequency determination of important genetic diseases in some dog breeds using DNA testing
Code
110O6713
Duration
04 December 2012 → 04 June 2013
Funding
Regional and community funding: various
Promotor
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Animal biology
  • 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
  • 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.