Cambridge Vet School – One big research family!
The Canine Genetics Centre is proud to be a part of one of the UK’s leading Veterinary schools. Cambridge Vet school not only matriculates incredible[…]
The TTPA variant causing retinopathy with vitamin E deficiency (RVED) is found in two more breeds of dog
In January of this year we published our research into an inherited eye disease called retinopathy with vitamin E deficiency (RVED) in English Cocker Spaniels.[…]
Paper detailing Retinopathy with vitamin E deficiency (RVED) in English Cocker Spaniels has been published
In collaboration with James Oliver, head of ophthalmology at Dick White Referrals, we have been researching retinopathy with vitamin E deficiency (RVED) in the English[…]
Multiocular Defect in the Cocker Spaniel – The Next Challenge
The Cocker Spaniel is one of the most popular dog breeds in the UK and so it is unsurprising that a number of inherited diseases[…]
Cocker Crazy at the KC International Agility Festival!
Last weekend we attended one of the largest Dog Agility shows in the UK, the Kennel Club International Agility Festival (KCIAF), where we met up[…]
Exciting New DNA Test for Retinopathy with Vitamin E Deficiency (RVED) in Cocker Spaniels
The Canine Genetics Centre (CGC) is excited to announce the launch of a new DNA test through Canine Genetic Testing (CAGT) for Retinopathy with Vitamin[…]
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[…]
Recent Publications
Wade CM et al. Autosomal dominant primary hyperparathyroidism in the Keeshond dog breed is strongly associated with a missense variant in sirtuin-6. Anim Genet. 2025 Dec;56(6)
Ricketts SL et al. Common variants in the CPT1A gene are associated with cataracts in Northern breeds of domestic dog. PLoS One. 2025 Apr 4
Jenkins CA et al. Genome-wide association study of idiopathic epilepsy in the Italian Spinone dog breed. PLoS One. 2025 Mar 5
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