New DNA Test Control Schemes Approved
At the request of the relevant breed clubs, the General Committee of the Kennel Club has approved two new DNA test control schemes, for Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA-rcd 1) in the Irish Setter and for von Willebrand Disease (vWD) in the Irish Red and White Setter, as follows:
- Effective 1st January 2010, the Kennel Club will not register an Irish Setter litter unless both parents are either DNA tested clear of PRA-rcd 1, or are hereditarily clear of this mutation.
- Effective from 1st January 2011, the Kennel Club will only register litters of Irish Red & White Setters if both parents are DNA tested clear of the von Willebrand Disease (vWD) mutation, or are hereditarily clear of this mutation.
For further information please contact the Health & Information Department via info@thekennelclub.org.uk.
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