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[…]
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[…]
Mutation responsible for progressive retinal atrophy in the English Shepherd published
Back in March, CAGT launched a DNA test for progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) in the English Shepherd Dog breed (PRA6). Since then we have been[…]
Paper detailing PRA modifier frequencies published
The Canine Genetics Centre has had an important study published, in collaboration with Wisdom Panel, on the genetics of progressive retinal atrophy in dogs. The[…]
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[…]
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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