Foresight Health® Canine Multifocal Retinopathy

Our Foresight Health® single test for Canine Multifocal Retinopathy 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 Foresight Health^® breed package.

Description

Canine Multifocal Retinopathy (CMR) is an eye disorder causing degeneration in multiple areas of the retina. Onset is usually between 11 and 16 weeks and is thought generally to not affect vision.

Canine Multifocal Retinopathy is an autosomal recessive condition caused by a mutation in the BEST1 gene.

Breeds

This test is also included in the following Foresight Health^® breed packages:

• American Bulldog  (Type 1)
• Australian Shepherd  (Type 1)
• Bulldog  (Type 1)
• Finnish Lapphund  (Type 3)
• French Bulldog  (Type 1)

Scientific references:

Guziewicz KE, Aguirre GD, Zangerl B. Modeling the structural consequences of BEST1 missense mutations. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2012;723:611-8

Miyadera K, Acland GM, Aguirre GD. Genetic and phenotypic variations of inherited retinal diseases in dogs: the power of within- and across-breed studies. Mamm Genome. 2012 Feb;23(1-2):40-61