Chondrodystrophy — a genetic condition marked by short limbs and premature disc degeneration — is caused by the FGF4L2 retrogene, increases the chance of intervertebral disc disease, and poses breeding dilemmas across multiple dog breeds. Read On…
Dr. Gary S. Johnson, associate professor and director at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, received the 2023 Asa Mays DVM Excellence in Canine Health Research Award on August 9 for pioneering genetic research that has advanced DNA testing to reduce heritable canine disease. Read On…
A team at the Hebrew University Veterinary Teaching Hospital monitored six pregnant bitches and sampled fetal fluids in mid‑pregnancy to evaluate whether those fluids reliably reflect fetal genetic profiles. Read On…