Exercise Induced Collapse

Our DNA test for Exercise Induced Collapse is ideal for breeders and owners who want the reassurance of genetic health testing.

The guideline turnaround time for single tests is approximately 10-12 working days after the swab arrives at the lab.

If you need more than two tests it is often more cost-effective to order the relevant breed package.

Description

Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC) is a neuromuscular disorder. After strenuous activity affected dogs will display hindlimb weakness and incoordination with usually a return to normal after around 30 minutes.

An autosomal recessive condition caused by a mutation in the DNM1 gene.

Breeds

This test is also included in the following breed packages:

• Australian Labradoodle
• Chesapeake Bay Retriever
• Clumber Spaniel
• Cockapoo
• Cocker Spaniel
• Cockerdor
• English Springer Spaniel
• German Wirehaired Pointer
• Hungarian Wire Haired Vizsla
• Labradoodle
• Labrador Essential
• Old English Sheepdog
• Sheepadoodle
• Sprocker
• Welsh Corgi Cardigan

Scientific references:

Furrow E, Minor KM, Taylor SM, Mickelson JR, Patterson EE. Relationship between dynamin 1 mutation status and characteristics of recurrent episodes of exercise-induced collapse in Labrador Retrievers. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2013 Mar 15;242(6):786-91

Minor KM, Patterson EE, Keating MK, Gross SD, Ekenstedt KJ, Taylor SM, Mickelson JR. Presence and impact of the exercise-induced collapse associated DNM1 mutation in Labrador retrievers and other breeds. Vet J. 2011 Aug;189(2):214-9