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At Home Dog DNA Testing
Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the last ten years, you’re probably aware of the growing role of DNA testing in everyday life.
From forensics to relationships to ancestry, DNA testing is changing the way we validate truth. One of the fastest growing areas of DNA testing is in the realm of DNA paternity testing. There now exist online an abundance of companies willing to provide state-of-the-art DNA paternity testing services. Most of these companies send an at-home DNA paternity test kit directly to you, so that you can collect the necessary DNA samples in the privacy of your own homeBecause there are so many DNA laboratories vying for your business, you really need to do some personal investigation to determine which company is right for you and your situation. Since there is not yet any overall regulation of online DNA paternity test providers, it’s the buyer’s (that’s you) responsibility to weed out the real labs from the fly-by-night operations. Here are some things to consider The testing service should be accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks and should be ISO 17025 certified. The American Association of Blood Banks is an international formed "to advance the practice and standards of transfusion medicine and cellular and related biological therapies." ISO stands for International Standards Organization. The ISO has set quality standards for DNA testing laboratories. These organizations perform audits and inspections of accredited companies to ensure that they maintain high standards. Laboratories holding both accreditations are demonstrating a commitment to quality and accuracy.
Beware of hidden costs. Make sure the fee you pay is all-inclusive. It should include the sample collection kit for a home DNA test, analysis by the lab, and results. There have been instances where labs have received DNA samples from clients and analyzed them, only to demand additional payment before providing the results.
Make sure you’re getting what you need. Choose the right test for your situation. And find out the company’s response time. Can they meet your deadlines if you have any? Most labs can provide results in three to nine days, depending on the test. Expedited service is often available for an extra fee.
Find out about their privacy policies. Do they guarantee complete confidentiality? Also read about their staff. Companies that provide DNA paternity testing or other DNA tests should employ staff with doctoral level degrees in appropriate disciplines like molecular biology and medical genetics.
Do they own their own laboratory or are they outsourcing the analysis to another company? If there are other resellers and brokers in the chain, it may cost you more. Brokers receive your samples and then turn around and forward them to another lab for testing. If the price isn’t marked up in this process, then you can probably expect the quality to be lowered.
If you’re ordering a DNA paternity test, or some other type of DNA test, it’s obviously important to you. The results and your actions based on those results will likely have far-reaching and long-lasting consequences, especially in the case of a DNA paternity test. So it’s really very important to practice due diligence–that is, do your homework. Investigate the companies you’re considering. If their websites don’t adequately answer your questions, then call them on the telephone and speak to a representative. Don’t even consider companies you can’t contact directly.
Rachael Ray Show Features Dog DNA Test
A segment on dog DNA: Mars Veterinary’s Wisdom Panel MX DNA test was given to two dogs.
Doggie DNA Testing
The test can be purchased on-line. Several of the vets in the local area have access to it.
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Dog DNA Testing to Know Your Dog’s Pedigree
The enormous popularity of the toy breed dog in recent years has led to a decline in the quality of the breeds.
Non-professional breeders and animal dealers have begun the practice of operating ‘puppy mills’ with no regard as to quality or the health of the animal. Only reputable breeders can guarantee that you are receiving a healthy dog with the traits and character of the breed.
Most breed dogs are advertised and sold as ‘pedigreed’ or ‘registered’, but exactly what is a pedigree? In its simplest terms, a pedigree is a record of the lineage or family tree of the dog in question, including its father (size), the mother (dam), grandsire, grand dam, great grand sire and son on. The American Kennel Club and other similar registries are the keepers of theseBreeders submit their information about a dog’s history or lineage, along with a name, color, sex, parentage, date of birth, the breeders name and or owner, and any titles (awards), that the animal has won in AKC sanctioned shows. The AKC has to rely on the breeder/owner to be honest in their submissions as they cannot verify all the information for each dog individually. DNA testing is now being used, especially if a conflict arises questioning the accuracy of a sale or a show event.
The AKC has a ‘Standard’ for each registered breed. You can look up the standard at their website, www.akc.org. Any dog that meets the AKC’s requirements may be registered. A registration does not tell you if the dog is of good quality or if it really is what it’s supposed to be. What it does tell you is that your dog is registered with them and that its records are on file. Registration means that the parents (sire and dam), were also registered, but you can’t judge the quality of the dog from looking only at his or her registration papers.
A pedigree is only as good as the honesty of the breeders that supplied the information. It cannot tell you if the lineage were of good quality, bad quality, what they looked like, or whether they have inherited health or temperament problems. If you plan to breed or show your dog, this information is extremely important. If your dog is a companion only pet, then you probably won’t be too concerned about its history or lineage.
To summarize, a pedigree is a tool that helps breeders produce a better quality breed of dog. This is not meant to sound cold or callous, but as you stray from the pure breed lineage, defects can develop that can make an unhealthy and miserable pet, that may also be short lived due to more pronounced health problems. You should only buy from reputable breeders that are recommended to you by your local AKC chapter, or breed association or club. For further information, please contact the American Kennel Club.
Animal breeding book among 100 launched.
Principles of genetics with emphasis on breeding.
Animal Genetics Advances Technology Of Testing.
Advancements in diagnostics to improve its testing capacity.
About The Author
Brent Jones and his partner Randy Jones have been in the pet industry for a long time. Recently they formed the website http://joncopets.com/ on the site, customers can read articles about anything pets as well as shop for the latest trendy items for their best friend. Feel free to check out the site at http://joncopets.com/.
This article was posted on January 06, 2006
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