Sentences with phrase «genetic eye screening»
CERF data (genetic eye screening) of Golden Retrievers examined 2000 - 2008 yielded a diagnosis of GRPU in 0.2 % of dogs examined; in 2009, 1.5 % of dogs examined were diagnosed with GRPU.2 Compared with the report of 9.9 % incidence, these numbers are low.
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The clinic also screens embryos for «albinism or other ocular pigmentation disorders» as well as a range of genetic abnormalities such as Down syndrome and haemophilia.Eugenics is fine, as long as you don't alter eye and hair colour.
Back in February, Dr. Jeff Steinberg, director of Fertility Institutes in Los Angeles, announced that he would help couples choose the eye, hair and skin colour of their children using genetic embryo screening.
The first unbiased genetic screen for sleep defects in mice has resulted in two interesting mutants: Sleepy, which sleeps excessively, and Dreamless, which lacks rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.
This first piece, genetic health, should be screened before you even set eyes on your prospect and is an important part of choosing your breeder (if you go that route).
Hotshot's breeders did the genetic tests appropriate for both breeds, including X-rays for hip dysplasia and screening for eye disease, and also did hearing tests on the puppies.
ACVO diplomats are trained to accurately diagnose and treat eye diseases in dogs and other animals, screen animals for genetic eye diseases, offer breeding advice regarding actual or presumed genetic eye disorders, and offer micro-surgical options for the treatment of certain conditions.
It is not a comprehensive ocular health examination, but rather an eye screening exam for genetic eye abnormalities for breeding purposes, for breeders.
If you decide that a Neo is right for you then find a good breeder who has the hips x-rayed and certified, the eyes checked, and genetic screening done.
The OFA CAER exam is designed to screen dogs for diseases of the eye that have been proven or are suspected to have a heritable - genetic component.