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by Abby Normal on 02 May 2011 - 07:05
I notice on the all breeds message board that quite a few breeders seem to be DM testing now (but those responding seem to be O/Seas, predominantly US).
This is a question to UK breeders - is DM testing being taken up/recommended in the UK?
This is a question to UK breeders - is DM testing being taken up/recommended in the UK?
by Penny on 02 May 2011 - 08:05
Sticking my neck on the chopping block here Abby - DM ??? Perhaps I`m having a senior moment, Mo.
by kesyra on 02 May 2011 - 16:05
I have two stud dogs and one of my bitches tested (so far all clear) for DM (Degenerative Myelopathy or CDRM). I will probably get more done over time for this and other disorders, but it is something I will have to do gradually, as the costs of DNA tests can soon mount up! I don't think many breeders are doing it, although I know Antilli have a clear dog also.
I am also quite interested in testing for AF, as this seems to be becoming a widespread problem, but I am not sure how accurate the test is, or if they have located all the genes involved in the disease.
I am also quite interested in testing for AF, as this seems to be becoming a widespread problem, but I am not sure how accurate the test is, or if they have located all the genes involved in the disease.
by Abby Normal on 02 May 2011 - 21:05
Mo LOL
If you're old school (like me) it was known as CDRM and they shortened it to DM - degenerative myelopathy (all these bloomin' acronyms)....
Thanks for your reply Kesyra, congrats on the clear tests and for taking up testing. I would really like to see UK breeders to now begin to take this up. I think the AF test hasn't definitively isolated all the genetic components to give a certain outcome to the test. I know that Wildmoor could explain it.
If you're old school (like me) it was known as CDRM and they shortened it to DM - degenerative myelopathy (all these bloomin' acronyms)....
Thanks for your reply Kesyra, congrats on the clear tests and for taking up testing. I would really like to see UK breeders to now begin to take this up. I think the AF test hasn't definitively isolated all the genetic components to give a certain outcome to the test. I know that Wildmoor could explain it.
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