DNA Profiling and Data Storage
It has been encouraged that breeders should have their dogs DNA Profiled to establish positive identification. Some of the reasons why you may wish to utilize this service include: 1. If you wish to register the results of your dog's genetic test with the OFA, positive identification is required. (VetGen... a leader in veterinary genetic disease research and genetic disease detection services for purebred animals. Using VetGen's services, combined with their valuable DNA Profiling and DNA Storage, for the first time in history, animal breeders and owners have the opportunity to eliminate targeted inherited diseases in a growing number of breeds. DNA Profiling service satisfies this requirement. All you need to do is submit to the OFA a copy of their formal DNA Analysis Summary Report which includes your dog's test results along with VetGen's profile results for your dog in order to satisfy the OFA's requirements for registration. 2. DNA Profiling service positively identifies your dog in the event that it is stolen and subsequently recovered by a third party. 3. This service can be used to verify or exclude parentage.
DNA Storage(VetGen... a leader in veterinary genetic disease research and genetic disease detection services for purebred animals.) can store your dog's DNA sample for ten (10) years. Some of the reasons why you might want to utilize this service include:1. As VetGen continues to develop new DNA tests for genetic diseases, you can use your stored DNA to test your dog instead of repeating the sample collection process. 2. As VetGen develops new DNA tests for canine genetic characteristics other than diseases, you can use your stored DNA to test your dog instead of repeating the sample collection process. 3. Stored DNA can be used for dog identification or parentage determination at a later date.
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