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DNA TEST FOR DEGENERATIVE MYELOPATHY (DM) NOW AVAILABLE
Canine Genetic Diseases Network |
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VERY IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
The
Degenerative Myelopathy
test, the sample is collected via a swab and applied to an FTA card.
It can be shipped via regular mail without any
special handling. Shipping from overseas should not be any
problem
with this type of sample.
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!
DNA mutation responsible for Degenerative Myelopathy has been
identified -
test available NOW for DM through
OFA (Orthopaedic Foundation for Animals) |
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Degenerative Myelopathy - test available for any breed,
recommended for Boxers, Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Chesapeake Bay
Retrievers,
German
Shepherd Dogs, Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Rhodesian Ridgebacks,
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Degenerative Myelopathy - Disease Basics |
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DM – Degenerative Myelopathy – The
DM test is available for any breed, and is specifically recommended
for Bernese Mountain Dogs, Boxer, Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Chesapeake
Bay Retriever, German Shepherd, Pembroke Welsh Corgi,
Rhodesian Ridgeback, Standard Poodle. For information on DM testing
other breeds, please click on the link below
DM Research Publication in the Proceedings of the
National Academy of Sciences
For more information on DM, please visit the
University of Missouri website
(http://www.caninegeneticdiseases.net/DM/ancmntDM.htm)
Click here for more information on DM for other breeds
A free DNA test for DM is available for some dogs. Click here
for details
Explanation of DM DNA Test Results
Breeder Guidelines for dogs who test DM Carrier (N/A) or DM At
Risk (A/A)
DM
Test Result Statistics
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