Sheep Testing
Testing currently available for sheep:
DNA TESTS:
- Scrapie Codon 171
- Scrapie Codon 136
- Booroola (Multiple birth gene)
- Callipyge Gene (Butt muscling gene)
- Dermatosparaxis (Skin fragility gene)
- Dwarf Gene
- Hairy Lamb/ Ectodermal Dysplasia
- Myostatin (Texel double muscling gene)
- Spider Lamb Syndrome gene
- TMEM 154 (OPP Resistance gene)
ELISA TESTS:
Gene Check Scrapie Articles
- Scrapie Genetics
- Scrapie and Codon 171, Part 1: Can we eliminate scrapie genetically?
- Scrapie and Codon 171, Part 2: The painless way to RR
- A Live Animal Test for Scrapie
- USDA/APHIS Website- Scrapie Article
All Gene Check results are certified.