Wagyu Genetic Conditions
• Erythrocyte Membrane Protein Band III Deficiency (Spherocytosis) (Band 3) Affected cattle (cattle with two copies of the causative mutation) are morbidly anemic. The mutations affect a [...]
Animal of the Month – November 2019
Just how does this cunning little nocturnal hunter stop itself from being spotted by it's food? Or by fish looking for an easy meal? And what on [...]
The new XYTBovine V3 array
We are delighted to announce version 3 of the XYT-Bovine SNP array. This version 3 array has been fully validated by the Australian Breeding and Genetics Unit (AGBU) [...]
Genetic Parent Verification
Accurate parent verification is the easiest and most cost effective way to improve herd or flock performance. Genetic parent verification can help you make a informed choices [...]
DNA extraction – Kingfisher
http://ArrayHere at XytoVet we use the KingFisher as our high throughput DNA extraction robot. The video here shows the machine in action, extracting sheep DNA from bloodcards.
Scientists Identify Genetic Basis For The Black Sheep Of The Family
Coat color of wild and domestic animals is a critical trait that has significant biological and economic impact. Researchers have now identified the genetic basis for black [...]