Animal DNA Testing Services

Biogenetic Services, Inc. uses PCR/SSR, SNP, and RFLP based methods to fingerprint (genotype) individuals. The Genotypic information is used for animal identification, meat product tracing (Production to Consumption), paternity analysis and forensic analysis for any animal species listed.

Biogenetic Services, Inc. also utilizes PCR/SSR, SNP and RFLP based methods to fingerprint (genotype) individuals to determine whether an animal may be resistant or susceptible to particular diseases (e.g. BSE (Mad Cow Disease) resistance in cattle or Scrapie resistance in sheep) or to diagnose the presence of particular organisms which cause particular diseases in animals.

Animal DNA Genotyping and Diagnostic Analyses

Sheep (Ovine)

• ¹ Scrapie Resistance
• ² Spider Lamb Syndrome (SLS)
• Parentage Testing
• Genetic Identity Testing

Cattle (Bovine)

• ³ BSE (Mad Cow Disease) Resistance Testing
• Johne's
• Freemartin
• Coat Color (e.g. Red/Black)
• Meat Quality
• Parentage Testing
• Genetic Identity Testing

Elk, Deer, Antelope, Moose, etc. (Cirvid)

• Elk/Red Deer Genotyping
• CWD (Codon 132) resistance in Elk

Goat (Caprine)

• Scrapie Resistance
• Parentage Testing
• Genetic Identity Testing

Swine (Porcine)

• Porcine Stress Syndrome (PSS) Gene (*HAL1843™)
• PRRSV (Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome)
• Pork Quality
• Parentage Testing
• Genetic Identity Testing

Fish: Trout, Salmon (Salmonids)

• ⁴ Whirling Disease - Salmon and Trout
• Genetic Identity Testing

Birds (Avian)

• Bird Sexing (most birds)
• Genetic Identity Testing

Bear

• Parentage Testing
• Genetic Identity Testing

Mountain Lion

• Parentage Testing
• Genetic Identity Testing

Rabbit

• Parentage Testing
• Genetic Identity Testing

Llama

• Parentage Testing
• Genetic Identity Testing

Chimpanzee

• Parentage Testing
• Genetic Identity Testing

Catfish

• Parentage Testing
• Genetic Identity Testing

Zebrafish

• Parentage Testing
• Genetic Identity Testing

¹ BGS utilizes DNA/SNP methods to identify individuals that may be resistant or susceptible to Scrapie Disease in sheep.

² SLS Licensed by University of Utah.

³ BSE (Mad Cow Disease) Resistance Test, Licensed by Texas A&M University System.

⁴ In fish, BGS utilizes qualitative single and nested PCR or quantitative PCR to diagnose the presence of Myxobolus cerabralis, the parasite that causes whirling disease in Salmonids (salmon, trout). In this latter case, The University of California has awarded a license to BGS for the use of Dr. Ron Hedrick, et. al. DNA based diagnostic test for detecting the Myxobolus cerabralis organism.

To obtain additional pricing and sampling information not provided in our web site for other animal tests (e.g. coat color, *HAL1843™ etc.) as well as other molecular genetic screening, diagnostics, and GMO/ GEP / Transgenic testing services and prices, please contact Biogenetic Services, Inc.

*HAL1843™ Licensed by University of Toronto Innovations Foundation

To obtain further information about our molecular genetic screening, diagnostics, and GMO / GEP / Transgenic testing and Human Identity Genetics testing services and prices, contact: