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The Cat Fanciers Association, Inc. (CFA) today announced a
cooperative effort between the Cat Fanciers Association, Inc.,
DNA Diagnostics, Inc (d/b/a Shelterwood Laboratories) and
Texas A&M University Animal Genetics Laboratory (TAES).
This effort will make VeriSNPTM DNA testing of cats a reality.

VeriSNPTM is a recently developed genetic testing tool which
allows breeders of pedigreed cats to have more advanced
knowledge of what their breeding program will produce. Cat
owners can collect DNA samples themselves, quickly and
painlessly, by plucking hair (complete with root) and/or taking
buccal (cheek) swabs. Cats of any age and any breed (even
random-bred cats) can be tested.

The complete DNA panel will include the following tests:
* Albinism
* Burmese (gene associated with color shading)
* Chocolate-Brown
* Cinnamon-Red
* Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) (Maine Coon)
* Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) (Ragdoll)
* Identity fingerprint
* Mucopolysaccharidosis MPSM (Lysosomal Storage
Disease)
* Mucopolysaccharidosis MPS1 (Lysosomal Storage
Disease)
* Paternity identity (parentage verification), when
needed
* Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
* Siamese points

A paternity/identity fingerprint, as well as an up-to-date genetic
disease and color profile certificate, will be produced as the
result of DNA testing of individual cats. This certificate is yours
to keep! CFA will also add a letter to your cat's registration
number indicating that it has been DNA tested.This cutting
edge testing panel is available at the reasonable cost of
$39.00 per cat.

Roger Brown, DVM, chair of CFAs Scientific Advisory
Committee, said, "This is one of the most exciting projects in
CFAs hundred-year history. With the use of these genetic
tests, a breeder can determine if unwanted genes are present
in either the sire or dam, and can then choose their breeding
pairs accordingly. Breeders can work together to identify the
possible genetic makeup of kittens to be produced, and
thereby have healthier breeding programs plus strengthen the
overall health of their chosen breed."
Complete information on VeriSNPTM testing can be found at
http://www.catGENES.org