Igenity® Canine - Verein Deutsch Drahthaar

A collaboration between the Verein Deutsch-Drahthaar-Group North America (VDD-GNA) and NEOGEN has enabled the creation of a comprehensive genomics program specifically tailored to VDD-GNA members.

There are two components to the program:

VDD-GNA blood bank: As of July 1, 2015, VDD Breeding Regulations require that all litters must have blood samples submitted to the VDD blood bank before the Ahnentafeln can be given to the breeder. The VDD blood bank in Hanover, Germany is run by Professor Dr. Ottmar Distl. VDD-GNA samples are stored at the NEOGEN's genomics lab in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Igenity Canine VDD-GNA DNA Test: Dog owners can elect to do DNA testing on samples submitted to the blood bank or separately with submission of a cheek swab or drop of blood collected with supplies from NEOGEN.

Testing includes the following health and trait conditions:

• Presence of “furnishings”, the characteristic eyebrows and beard known to the Deutsch-Drahthaar breed and how that trait will be passed down to offspring.
• Identify affected or silent carriers for clotting disorders such as von Willebrand Disease Type II and Hemophilia B.
• Screening for other mutations that increase risk for health complications, including Exercise-induced collapse and Hyperuricosuria.