GENETICS
Laboklin Newsletter (Feline) October 2019
Dear Breeder
We have some news for you
new enhanced test for Genetic Blood Groups
Laboklin has recently patented a new improved genetic test for detecting blood
groups in cats. The new test is valid for more breeds than before, it can detect
more "b" allele variants than ever before, and can check for the "c" allele
which is resposnible for the AB serotype in Ragdoll and Bengal cats.
The AB
system is the major blood group system in domestic cats. The common blood types
are A and B. Cats with blood type B have anti-A antibodies at a high titer and
cats with blood type A have anti-B antibodies at a low titer. Cats with the rare
AB blood type do not have anti-A or anti-B antibodies. These natural antibodies
can lead to blood group incompatibility that can be fatal. Early symptoms
include breathing difficulties, vomiting and agitation. Neonatal isoerythrolysis
occurs when a female cat with blood type B is bred to an A type male cat and the
A type kitten absorb the anti-A antibodies from the breast milk. The recent
Laboklin study identified a number of new variants involved in determining the
different blood groups in cats. Our Genetic Blood Group DNA test has now been
updated with the new variants and as a result we can now screen more breeds. The
updated test can detect the "b" mutation which is reposnible for blood group
"B"
more accurately than before and in more breeds, and the "c" mutation which is
repsonsible for blood group "AB" in Ragdoll and Bengal can now be detected. The
new test is available for ordering and it is already included in Laboklin feline
8 test DNA bundle.
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details
Laboklin feline 8 tests health DNA bundle
Our
feline 8 tests DNA bundle is becoming more popular and provides breeders with
the opportunity to test their cats for the most important DNA tests in one
simple submission. The bundle is priced at £79.95 including
VAT includes:
-
HCM 1 (Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) Mutation Meurs
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HCM (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy HCM3/HCR)
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Glycogen Storage Disease ( GSD ) Type IV
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Feline Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
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Progressive Retinal Atrophy (rdAc-PRA)
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Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PK Deficiency)
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
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Genetic Blood Groups
Some breeders often ask that not all tests in this bundle are valid for their breed. This is correct; however, we know from our experience in dogs where many mutations found in breeds which are considered free from that mutation either by accident or due to symptoms. No one can eliminate the possibility that a mutation is passed to a breed from an unknown crossbreeding that occurred at some point in the past. It may not make sense to order a test that is not valid for your breed and pay for it separately, however, when the test is already included in the bundle it is an opportunity to screen your line for such mutations.
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details
Laboklin new feline coat colour bundle
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new feline coat colour DNA bundle
which includes:
and so
you can order all the above coat colour tests in one submition at a discounted
price: £79.95
click here for more information
Laboklin new Bengal coat colour bundle
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new feline Bengal coat colour DNA
bundle which includes:
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Coat colour Charcoal
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Coat colour chocolate
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Coat colour cinnamon
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Coat colour dilution
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Coat Colour Snow
and so
you can order all the above coat colour tests in one submition at a discounted
price: £79.95
click here for more
information
Laboklin will be at the Supreme Cat Show
We are delighted to announce that we have been allocated a stand at the Supreme
Cat Show which will take place on Saturday 26th October at the National
Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham in Halls 17 and 18.
click here for show
information
The show is organised by the Governing Body of the Cat Fancy GCCF and it will be
great opportunity to meet you face to face and to discuss your requirements in
more details.
We are pleased to announce that our expert Mr David Schindelmann from our
Department of Molecular Biology will alo be at the show toanswer any questions
you may have.
Special Show Offer
If you
submit a sample for our feline
8 test health DNA bundle at
the Supreme Cat Show, you will get an important additoinal test completeley free
of charge.
The additional test is
pd - Progressive Retinal Atrophy (pd-PRA) in Angora
, British Shorthair , Birman (Sacred cat of Burma) , British Longhair ,
Chartreux , Colourpoint , Exotic Shorthair , Persian , Ragdoll , Russian Blue ,
Scottish Fold , Selkirk Rex .
How to submit a sample at the Supreme Cat Show:
1) Bring your cat to our stand : we will take a DNA sample for your genetic
test, all you need to do is complete the order form and pay the fees. Or,
2) If you don't want to wait in the queue, you can prepare your sample in
advance and bring it together with the order form with you to our stand. You can
order a free DNA testing kit on our website, click on the following link to
order:
Request
sample materials
We will
send you a testing kit which also contains order form and instructions on how to
take DNA sample from the mouth. Prepare your sample up to a week before your
planned visit, just hand the sample to us at the show.
3) If you prefer to use blood for your test, ask your vet to collect 0.5-1 ml of
whole blood in EDTA blood tube, bring it together with the completed order form
to the show, just hand it to us. (you can order free EDTA blood tube from our
website https://www.laboklin.co.uk )
Please note we will only accept Cash, Cheques or Postal Orders at the show. If
you wish to pay by card, you can complete the card payment section on the order
form. Paypal payments must be made in advance.
Turnaround: 1-3 weeks for the majority of tests from Monday 28th October.
We
look forward to seeing you.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards
Mansour
With kind regards
Dr Mansour Makki
LABOKLIN
(UK)
Laboratory For Veterinary Diagnostics
125 Northenden Road
Manchester
M33 3HF
Tel: 0161 282 3066
Fax: 0161 973 3434
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