Update: DLA Classification Now Includes Specific Preventive Care Recommendations DLA (Dog Leukocyte Antigen) typing provides a genetic insight into your dog’s immune system. The DLA genes encode proteins that recognize foreign substances and present them to the immune system in order to trigger a targeted immune response. However, errors in distinguishing between the body’s own […]
From individual tests to complete packages—the right test format for every need We offer more than just comprehensive genetic screenings, such as the LABOGenetics XXL packages for dogs and cats. Our portfolio also includes breed-specific packages, as well as nearly all genetic tests, which are also available as individual tests. Individual tests are particularly useful […]
New Breed Packs for the Australian Kelpie and the Cane Corso Italiano Our popular breed packages are getting some new additions: packages for the Australian Kelpie and Cane Corso Italiano breeds are now available. The breed packages can be used to identify the relevant breed-specific hereditary diseases and coat characteristics. This provides a solid foundation […]
Intestinal Lipid Malabsorption (ILM) in the Australian Kelpie Intestinal lipid malabsorption is a hereditary metabolic disorder in the Australian Kelpie in which the absorption and processing of dietary fats are impaired. Affected dogs do not thrive even as puppies, remain significantly smaller than their littermates, and often have greasy, light-colored stools and a shaggy coat. […]
Update on LABOGenetics XXL Dog: New Features Provide an Even Better Overview With LABOGenetics XXL Dog, breeders and dog owners get a comprehensive overview of their dog’s genetics. The screening tests for over 340 genetic variants and provides information on possible hereditary diseases, genetic risk factors, and coat colors and characteristics. This makes it possible […]
Imerslund-Gräsbeck Syndrome (IGS) Now Also Found in Australian Shepherds and Miniature American Shepherds IGS is an inherited disorder that affects the absorption of vitamin B12. The resulting deficiency impairs blood formation and can lead to anemia as well as neurological deficits. The first symptoms usually appear during puppyhood, between about 6 and 12 weeks of […]
Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) in the Keeshond Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a hereditary disease in which the regulation of calcium levels in the body is disturbed. Possible consequences are an increasing weakening of the bones, kidney problems and even kidney failure as well as other metabolic disorders. A variant in the SIRT6 gene was found in […]
Available again: Adult Onset Neuropathy (AON) in the English Cocker Spaniel and Field Spaniel The genetic test for Adult Onset Neuropathy (AON) is now available again! The test is carried out by a partner laboratory and is offered for the English Cocker Spaniel and Field Spaniel breeds. AON is a hereditary disease whose symptoms are […]
Clopidogrel efficacy in the cat Arterial thromboembolism (ATE) is a serious and often life-threatening complication in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) or other heart diseases. It occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) blocks an artery and thus interrupts the flow of blood to organs or limbs. The consequences are often severe tissue damage or infarctions. […]
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in the Golden Retriever Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic heart disease in which there is an abnormal thickening of the left ventricle. As this ventricle is responsible for the blood supply to the entire body, HCM can significantly impair the heart’s pumping capacity. This can result in a reduced oxygen supply […]
