New DNA tests launched for Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in two breeds

We are very excited to announce that earlier this week we launched not one, but TWO new tests for progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) in two different breeds – the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever (NSDTR) and the Miniature Schnauzer (MS). Continue reading

Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)

Canine inherited eye diseases (IEDs) affect over 160 breeds of dog and are caused by variants located in over 60 different genes. Almost half of these genes cause inherited and progressive disorders specific to the retina, a group of diseases known as progressive retinal atrophies, or PRAs. Continue reading