Concern about genetic testing for dogs

Discussion in 'Labrador Health' started by Athena, Jul 28, 2018.

  1. Athena

    Athena Registered Users

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    Owner had dog PTS after using a genetic test with crazy high rate of false positive results. I'm not sure if or how this applies to tests commonly used with Labs but a clear reminder to make sure genetic tests we use for important decision making are validated.

    Pet genomics medicine runs wild. Nature News 25 July 2018
    https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-05771-0
     
  2. pippa@labforumHQ

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    Interesting article, thanks for sharing. Their suggestions for imposing some controls on pet genetic testing seem sensible enough. Lot's of potential benefits for this burgeoning field too
     

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