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Alymphoplasia (“water belly”) in Pigs (ALY)

Alymphoplasia is a heritable disorder in pigs that affects the formation of the lymphatic system (i.e., lymph nodes and vessels). Affected piglets typically present at birth with severe, generalized fluid accumulation (anasarca), often described in the field as “water belly.”

Glanzmann Thrombasthenia (GT)

Glanzmann thrombasthenia (GT) is a bleeding disorder characterized by platelet dysfunction. This test detects 2 variants associated with Glanzmann thrombasthenia in horses.

Atypical Equine Thrombasthenia (AET)

Atypical Equine Thrombasthenia is a bleeding disorder characterized by platelet dysfunction. This test detects a genetic variant associated with Atypical Equine Thrombasthenia in Thoroughbred horses.

Congenital Myotonia (CM) in Goats

Congenital myotonia, characteristic of Fainting Goats, is a heritable neuromuscular disorder characterized by a slow relaxation of skeletal muscles following voluntary contraction. The sudden muscle stiffness often causes the animal to fall over briefly.

X-Linked Progressive Retinal Atrophy in Greyhounds

Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) is characterized by degeneration of the retina resulting in progressive vision loss leading to total blindness. A deletion in the CACNA1F gene is one cause of PRA in racing Greyhounds. There are many known genetic causes for PRA in dogs.

Collie Health Panel

This panel bundles together several genetic tests relevant to Collie health.

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