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A Focus on Eyes
Last month we told you about an eye disease variant we recently identified in the English Shepherd Breed. Today we wanted to give you a[…]
Canine Genetics Centre researchers collaborate with specialist veterinary neurologist to identify genetic cause of dog’s illness.
Most of the researchers who work in the Canine Genetics Centre (CGC) are geneticists and we regularly collaborate with colleagues from the veterinary profession to[…]
Launch of DNA test for progressive retinal atrophy in the English Shepherd dog
The Canine Genetics Centre (CGC) is excited to announce the launch of a new DNA test, for progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) in the English Shepherd[…]
Introducing Bruno Lopes – PhD student based in the Canine Genetics Centre
We would like to introduce you to Bruno Lopes. Bruno is a veterinary neurologist, from Southfields Veterinary Specialists, who has recently started studying for a[…]
Update on Primary Hyperparathyroidism in Keeshonds
We are still trying to identify the genetic change that causes Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) in the Keeshond. It is proving to be much more challenging[…]
Update from Crufts 2024
The Canine Genetics and Canine Genetics Testing teams shared a stand for a busy four days at Crufts 2024. We would like to thank everyone[…]
Fund Our Future Appeal Update
Most of our readers will know that the Canine Genetics Centre (CGC) is facing a significant funding gap, and is appealing to dog owners, breeders[…]
Epilepsy programme update
Alongside our current genetic investigations of idiopathic epilepsy in the Border Collie and Italian Spinone, we are embarking on an exciting new study starting this[…]
Funding Update
The canine genetics team would like to express their profound gratitude for all the supportive messages that we have received since Cathryn’s presentation last week.[…]
Recent Publications
Desmet L, et al. The Animal Variant Classification Guidelines v2: An Update With New Criteria and Improved Clarifications. Anim Genet. 2026 Oct;57(5):e70197
Johnson-Pitt A, et al. Prevalence of pancreatitis in UK Miniature Schnauzers: insights from an owner survey-based study. Companion Anim Health Genet. 2026 Jul 9;13(1):6.
Casselman I et al. Reproducibility of the Evaluation of Genetic Variant Pathogenicity Based on the Animal Variant Classification Guidelines. Anim Genet. 2026 Jun;57(3)
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