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Family Gem: The Cat Fanciers Association, Inc. (CFA) today announced a cooperative effort between the Cat Fanciers Association, Inc., DNA Diagnostics, Inc (d/b/a Shelterwood Laboratories) and Texas A&M University Animal Genetics Laboratory (TAES). This effort will make VeriSNPTM DNA testing of cats a reality. VeriSNPTM is a recently developed genetic testing tool which allows breeders of pedigreed cats to have more advanced knowledge of what their breeding program will produce. Cat owners can collect DNA samples themselves, quickly and painlessly, by plucking hair (complete with root) and/or taking buccal (cheek) swabs. Cats of any age and any breed (even random-bred cats) can be tested. The complete DNA panel will include the following tests: * Albinism * Burmese (gene associated with color shading) * Chocolate-Brown * Cinnamon-Red * Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) (Maine Coon) * Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) (Ragdoll) * Identity fingerprint * Mucopolysaccharidosis MPSM (Lysosomal Storage Disease) * Mucopolysaccharidosis MPS1 (Lysosomal Storage Disease) * Paternity identity (parentage verification), when needed * Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) * Siamese points A paternity/identity fingerprint, as well as an up-to-date genetic disease and color profile certificate, will be produced as the result of DNA testing of individual cats. This certificate is yours to keep! CFA will also add a letter to your cat's registration number indicating that it has been DNA tested.This cutting edge testing panel is available at the reasonable cost of $39.00 per cat. Roger Brown, DVM, chair of CFAs Scientific Advisory Committee, said, "This is one of the most exciting projects in CFAs hundred-year history. With the use of these genetic tests, a breeder can determine if unwanted genes are present in either the sire or dam, and can then choose their breeding pairs accordingly. Breeders can work together to identify the possible genetic makeup of kittens to be produced, and thereby have healthier breeding programs plus strengthen the overall health of their chosen breed." Complete information on VeriSNPTM testing can be found at http://www.catGENES.org
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