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New Features – Breeder Toolkit and Reports Tab
Breeder toolkit

November 14, 2024 By Casey Knox DVM

New Features – Breeder Toolkit and Reports Tab

We’ve relocated and refreshed the downloadable full genetics report and created a new home for your reports, certificates and parentage analyses. Read on to learn how to use these new features! 
Feline Parentage Testing Explained
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May 28, 2024 By Casey Knox DVM

Feline Parentage Testing Explained

Parentage testing is a highly accurate method of using DNA profiles to confirm pedigree in breeding cats. Optimal Selection™ Feline tests now have the option of feline parentage testing when bundled with DNA profiling.
Canine Parentage Testing Explained
Dna profiling & parentage

May 28, 2024 By Casey Knox DVM

Canine Parentage Testing Explained

Parentage testing is a highly accurate method of using DNA profiles to confirm pedigree in breeding dogs. It requires matching DNA profiles for parent(s) and offspring to conduct the analysis.
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Dna profiling & parentage

May 28, 2024 By Casey Knox DVM

What Canine DNA Profiling Offers for Your Kennel

DNA profiling allows breeders and registries to permanently identify a dog using their unique DNA pattern. It is a necessary prerequisite to parentage analysis.
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Cat

May 28, 2024 By Casey Knox DVM

What Feline DNA Profiling Offers for Your Cattery

DNA profiling allows breeders and registries to permanently identify a cat using their unique DNA pattern, and is a necessary prerequisite to parentage testing to confirm pedigree in breeding cats.
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