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A game-changer for breeders: the ICB Breeder Tool

Discussion in 'Dog Discussion' started by Institute of Canine Biology, Jul 2, 2016.

  1. FINALLY, somebody has created the information resource breeders really need.

    The ICB Integrated Breeder Tool pulls together the pedigree database, health information, DNA analyses, and population genetics of a breed so that ALL of this information can be used to make breeding decisions.

    Instead of surfing an online pedigree database, looking up health information from OFA, and tallying up DNA test results from several sources, then trying to mash it together in your head to make the best decision, breeders need a single source for information and the tools to help them use it.

    We are looking for a few breeds that would like to help us get this up and running by being "beta testers" of this new system. We would like to work with breeds that have a decent pedigree database and health records, but we will also help get those up to speed. We will be using the new 220,000 SNP high-density canine DNA chip from Embark, which includes markers for nearly 200 traits and mutations as well as X and Y chromosome haplotypes, autosomal and DLA diversity, and more, and it has the resolution necessary for gene discovery and future research. We want to work with a group of breeders that will be "all in", committed to improving the health of their breed while helping us build a state-of-the art breeding tool that will bring dog breeding into the twenty-first century.​
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    Is your breed struggling with genetic disorders? Are you passionate about improving the health of your breed? Are you willing to pardon our dust while we use the data for your breed to road test the most sophisticated breeding resource ever available for dogs?

    We're looking for a few groups of exceptionally committed breeders to help us change dog breeding forever.

    Contact ICB to discuss cost and logistics if your breed is interested at carol@instituteofcaninebiology.org.​
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    Sounds like A great idea for hunting dogs. Especially with hot and cold tacking dogs!
     

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