Molecular-Genetic (DNA) Tests
This section provides resources on genetic DNA testing, which has grown in popularity among breeders to determine an animal’s predisposition towards disease and other genetic conditions. * Check out the Subcategories (below) and Articles (further below).*
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DNA Tests: For Use in Breeding Decisions
This section offers resources on issues relative to Molecular-Genetic Tests for use in breeding decisions.
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CANINE GENETIC TESTING 07-28-2020 (Internal: CANINE_GENETIC_TESTING_07-28-2020_FINAL_with-links.pdf) Also see DWN's Genetic Testing category to access the HGTD Quality Testing Database and Genetic Counselling resources. -
ALSO SEE: Nordic strategy regarding the use of DNA tests in breeding Finnish Publication Koiramme Profiles HGTD Initiative in Genetic Testing Article Genetics and Genomics for Dogs: Balancing daunting challenges and great potential -
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The Scientific Committee of the Nordic Kennel Union (NKU/VK) has agreed on a common strategy regarding the use of genetic tests in dog breeding. The document should give guidance to breeders and dog owners in the Nordic countries regarding the use of genetic tests. The information and policy from the Scientific Committee of the Nordic Kennel Union (NKU/VK) regarding the use of genetic tests in dog breeding can be found here. -
A paper by the Scientific Committee of the Nordic Kennel Union (NKU/VK), however, advises that genetic testing should be used with caution. For one, the tests aren’t fool proof. For example, a test may be done that’s inaccurate or isn’t applicable for a specific breed. excerpt... “NKU/VK would like to emphasize,” the article states, “that the importance of a genetic test should be evaluated in relation to other aspects, such as other diseases, included in the breeding goal for a specif
