Photo by Karen Winter.
The new DEPOHGEN™ test for the genetic mutation that can cause Delayed Post-Operative Hemorrhage (DEPOH) can now be ordered using a credit card, which means it is now available to people outside the United States!
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Genetics and Genetic Testing Information
Photo by Ellen Bonacarti.
We are THRILLED to announce that our breed has a new genetic test — the DEPOHGEN™ test for Delayed Post-Operative Hemorrhage (also called Delayed Bleeding Syndrome or hyperfibrinolysis)!
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Photo by Susan Trow.
Some high-profile people say that the top priority for making breeding decisions for all dogs, including Scottish Deerhounds, should be to increase genetic diversity. I believe this recommendation is a mistake that could harm, rather than improve, Deerhound health. Read more
All photos by Marjan de Raad-Hemminga.
Even though it is not a test for a genetic disease, Deerhounds do have a new genetic test available: for the recessive mutation that causes hairlessness in our breed.
Photo by Shannon Neill
These videos of the 2019 National Specialty Health seminar, presented by veterinary geneticist Dr. Jerold Bell, is based on his analysis of a Scottish Deerhound computerized pedigree database, AKC registration statistics, and pedigree analysis of the most influential Scottish Deerhound dogs and bitches.
The SDCA Health & Genetics Committee has published two position statements on genetic testing, the first being an introduction to genetic testing and the second on Factor VII. It appears that we will have more genetic tests sooner rather than later (YAY!), so it is imperative that all breeders understand how to use these tests and owners understand how they are used so we can all work together to eliminate these disease-causing variants without reducing the breed’s gene pool.
by John E. Dillberger, DVM
Reprinted from the January/February 2012 Claymore.
In response to last month’s column, I received a note from Scottie Sterrett about the example I used to illustrate genetic testing. The point that she touched on is so important that I wanted to share her letter and my response with everyone. I hope this will stimulate further conversation about the issues that genetic testing raises for all of us.
Genetic tests, health tests, and how each might be used to make both healthcare and breeding decisions.
by John E. Dillberger, DVM
Reprinted from the November/December 2011 Claymore.