Feragen DLA - Array - Diversity testing
Stronger Dogs Start with Strong Genes – Why DLA Testing Matters
In this webinar, you’ll learn how genetic diversity, especially in the immune-related DLA genes, plays a crucial role in the long-term health of our dogs.
We introduce Feragen’s DLA test and the Dog Matching Tool, smart tools that help breeders make better decisions, preserve diversity, and build a healthier future for the breed.
Whether you’re a breeder or passionate dog owner, this is essential. knowledge for anyone who wants to contribute to sustainable breeding.
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You can request tests via the link below:
DogCheck 4.0
This test covers all health genetic markers relevant to your breed.
Additionally, over 300 further health traits are analyzed, so if a new marker becomes relevant for your breed in the future, you’ll be able to easily retrieve the result.
DogCheck also automatically includes the analysis of genetic diversity.
Genetic Diversity
This section determines the genetic inbreeding coefficient.
It is not to be confused with the pedigree-based COI (coefficient of inbreeding).
The genetic COI is reliable and meaningful, as it reflects the actual genes inherited, whereas pedigreebased
values are only estimates.
You also have the option to use the DogMatching tool to evaluate planned matings based on genetic
diversity and inbreeding (provided both dogs have been tested
DLA-Genes
DLA genes play a key role in your dog’s overall immune resilience.
We determine the DLA haplotypes for each dog.
When planning matings, care should be taken to avoid producing homozygous offspring at the DLA loci.
By taking DLA genes into account, we actively support the long-term health of our dogs!
Submitting schwabs or blood:
Blood is generally considered to be the safest form of sample – it is less susceptible to contamination and usually provides very good DNA quality.
However, a cheek swab is also sufficient, provided it is taken correctly. There is only a small risk that a second sample will be necessary if the DNA quality is impaired by bacteria or food residues, for example.
Blood can be stored longer. This makes it more useful for additional testing of tests still under development.