Sentences with phrase «canine genetic research»

But from its own data and other canine genetic research, it has the answers on what breeds went into the making of each dog in the survey.

Skelton has set out to pursue a career in canine genetic research through the Army Veterinary Corps where she hopes to advance canine health and welfare by discovering breakthroughs in modern medicine.

The United States Department of Agriculture, which licenses and regulates most commercial breeding kennels, and establishes the laws concerning canines, does not allocate any of its millions of dollars of research money to any grants in the field of canine genetic research.

Supported by NIH grants EY006855, EY17549, and R24GM082910; The Foundation Fighting Blindness; The Morris Animal Foundation; Hope for Vision Foundation; Van Sloun Fund for Canine Genetic Research; and The Glen of Imaal Terrier Club of America.

I have to also confess that my wife, a veterinary geneticist, was in line for a faculty position at UC Davis where she would take charge of the canine genetic research that I was a part of, which I thought might lead to some complications at home.

The study was supported by the National Institutes of Health (grants EY022012, EY06855 and EY17549), the Foundation Fighting Blindness, the Van Sloun Fund for Canine Genetic Research and Hope for Vision.

Not exact matches

New genetic research is helping pinpoint the roots of canine domestication.

But to get the most out of canine gene hunts, geneticist Elaine Ostrander and her colleagues at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington, realized that she needed to know the degree of genetic differences among various breeds.

In his latest research on the origins of dogs around the world, Peter Savolainen, a canine genealogy authority at Stockholm's KTH Royal Institute of Technology, set out to examine the genetic connection between dogs in Madagascar and the pets of ancient settlers from Indonesia.

And it encouraged the agency to «support research that studies the olfactory system, genetic markers, and behavior traits of detection canines in order to increase the capabilities and quality of these canines available to the government.»

«Just as certain human individuals are predisposed to specific diseases, certain breeds of dog are too, and much of my research has looked at unravelling the link between many of the genetic conditions we share with our canine companions,» said Dr Sargan.

The AKC Canine Health Foundation is the leader in non-invasive genetic health research, stem cell research, and biotherapeutics benefiting both canines and humans.

To provide a DNA bank that will encourage researchers to include Bouviers in future research projects on the genetic basis of disease, the BHF is encouraging owners of all Bouviers, both young and old, to participate in the CHIC (Canine Health Information Center) DNA Repository.

CERF - Canine Eye Research Foundation - maintains database of information that is generated by examinations done by ACVO Diplomates and a DNA database of information that is generated by genetic testing laboratories endorsed by a breed club.

Dr Holloway said the research, backed by a grant from the Canine Research Foundation, would look at diseases of the immune system which could have a genetiresearch, backed by a grant from the Canine Research Foundation, would look at diseases of the immune system which could have a genetiResearch Foundation, would look at diseases of the immune system which could have a genetic cause.

Breeders work with scientists to reduce the incidence of genetic abnormalities in their breeds, and clubs donate funding for research through the AKC Canine Health Foundation and the Morris Animal Foundation to provide veterinary advances for all dogs - purebred and mixed breed.

Research into the canine genome is proceeding at an explosive pace and information about genetic diseases in dogs is becoming more readily available very day.

The mission of the Catahoula Owners Breeders and Research Association is to preserve the genetic and phenotypic integrity of the Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog through responsible ownership, breeding, and support of advancements in the field of canine genetics and inheritance.

Partnering with world class scientists WALTHAM research has contributed to the understanding of the genetic basis of canine disease.

With continued advances in genetic research, attempting to identify and therefore possibly eliminate various recurring canine health issues, the future looks very promising.

Through research funded by breed clubs and by the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), new genetic tests for carriers of defective genes are continually being developed.

Whether dealing with cutting - edge surgical procedures or genetic research, it is obvious that the veterinary medical community has more to learn about canine heart disease.

The American Kennel Club founded CHF in 1995 with grants from its own funds, from several individuals and clubs, and from Ralston Purina Company; Canine Chronicle magazine; The Iams Company; show superintendent MB - F; Merck Ag / Vet Division and Upjohn Company, two pharmaceutical houses; and VetGen and PE Zoogen, two genetic research companies.