Geneticists from the Canine Genetics Centre, along with veterinary cardiologists and neurologists from the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital, are becoming increasingly concerned by reports of sudden, unexpected deaths in young Labrador Retrievers – often occurring during rest or sleep – in dogs that appeared otherwise healthy. Continue reading
Unique is a word that is often overused. But when it comes to discussing the Canine Genetics Centre’s collection of DNA samples, which dates back to the early 1990s, we are confident that use of the word unique is justified. The CGC is fortunate to have a dedicated member of staff, Bryan McLaughlin, who manages this unique canine resource and has been a member of the CGC for 19 years. Continue reading
The two main specialist areas of focus for our work in the Canine Genetics Centre (CGC) are ophthalmology and neurology. For this week’s newsletter, Dr Sally Ricketts, Senior Research Associate, tells us about how the CGC joins forces with the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital (QVSH) to enhance our research into these conditions. Continue reading
