Hi Marcy!
Thanks for your reply!
But before the DM test can be validated for the CsW breed, they need to compare the DNA of CsW who is proven carrier of DM.
Because sometimes there are small differences in DNA markers
and then the same test cannot be used for all breeds.
Only by comparing DNA of proven carriers (of a breed that already can be tested and an other breed), they can see if the genetic defect is the same.
And when it is the same then the test can be used for this breed.
I don't know if this DM test in your country is already realy validated for CsW breed.
But I know there are (and were) also CsW’s with DM……..
But till now I could not find an owner (of a still living CsW who is a proven carrier of DM) who want to cooperate
For the validation the owner only has to send some EDTA blood (of a proven carrier)
and the lab will make the validation tests for Free.
Maybe people do not want to speak about this in public.
But I hope that somebody will cooperate to validate the test and will contact me by mail!
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