New Genetic Test to Prevent Inherited Blindness in Dogs
Breakthrough genetic test to eliminate a form of inherited blindness in dogs.
In a study, published in the open access journal Genes, researchers from the University of Cambridge identify the genetic mutation that causes progressive retinal atrophies (PRA) in English Shepherd dogs. In addition to this discovery and due to there currently being no cure for PRA, the team also developed a DNA test to identify dogs carrying the disease.
The development of a genetic screening test marks a significant advancement, providing dog breeders with the opportunity to safeguard the future health of English Shepherd dogs against developing this blinding disease by reducing the frequency of the disease variant within the breed.
Learn more about this research: https://brnw.ch/21wLzD6
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