Researchers at Cambridge University developed a DNA test for progressive retinal atrophy in English Shepherd Dogs to eliminate the disease.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a DNA test to identify the genetic mutation causing progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) in English Shepherd Dogs, which causes blindness. This genetic discovery aims to eliminate PRA from the English Shepherd Dog population by allowing breeders to identify dogs carrying the disease before their eyesight fails, preventing the disease from being passed on to puppies.
July 21, 2024
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