Heterozygosity testing and multiplex DNA panel screening as a potential tool to monitor health and inbreeding in a small, closed dog population.
Sylvia F A KeijserH FietenM Vos-LoohuisC J PiekH AndersonJ DonnerI ScholtenM NielenJ W HesselinkF G van SteenbeekPublished in: Canine genetics and epidemiology (2018)
Genetic relationship measurement within a breed population may be a useful tool to enable breeding strategies to conserve genetic diversity. Results from a disease panel screening need to be evaluated for clinical relevance before breed selection restrictions can be considered.