The importance of disease testing

Gene testing is a medical testing technology. Genes are the basic unit of heredity. Genetic information carried by DNA or RNA sequences are transmitted to the next generation through replication. Genes direct the synthesis of proteins to express the genetic information they carry, so as to control the expression of individual traits.

Gene detection is a technique to detect DNA through blood, other body fluids, or cells. It is a method to take the peripheral venous blood or other tissue cells of the tested organism, amplify their gene information, detect the DNA molecular information in the tested person's cells through specific equipment, and analyze whether the gene types, gene defects and their expression functions are normal. Gene testing can be used to diagnose diseases and predict disease risk.

At present, the most widely used gene detection is the detection of neonatal genetic diseases, the diagnosis of genetic diseases and the auxiliary diagnosis of some common diseases. Because of its powerful function, gene detection is considered by more and more pet owners.

Why Do Pets Need Genetic Testing?

Once a gene is mutated, it will cause some inherent diseases of organisms. Because the essence of these diseases comes from genes, potential genetic diseases can be found through gene testing, and scientific breeding can be carried out to reduce the carrying rate of pet diseases from the source. It is estimated that about 40% of small animals have genetic defects. In dogs, for example, there are more than 500 genetic diseases. Although this number is less than human genetic diseases, the morbidity caused by these diseases is much greater than human beings. In addition, through pet gene detection, we can also understand the variety composition, parent-child relationship, phenotypic genetic characteristics and so on. 

High Incidence Of Pet Genetic Diseases

In recent years, people's excessive pursuit of dog breeds and some illegal businesses' uncontrolled mating regardless of dog health have led to a frequent and high incidence of dog genetic diseases. At present, there are hundreds of genetic diseases in dogs, such as Labrador's eye and joint problems, Samoye's easy to suffer from diabetes, Golden retriever easily epilepsy, German Shepherd and pug are prone to spinal problems caused by neurological problems.

Moreover, the incidence rate of pet genetic diseases is several times that of human beings. Therefore, many pet owners hope that accurate genetic testing will enable them to understand more about the health of their pets to prevent premature diseases and to get more effective treatment when pets are sick. 

Help For Pet Doctors

Genetic testing is of great help to pet doctors. Genetic testing technology can help pet doctors understand pet-related genetic diseases, common diseases and pathogenic genes, and predict the risk possibility of disease through genetic testing technology. Gene test results help doctors quickly give a specific diagnosis and accurate treatment plans to avoid misdiagnosis. In addition, the application of gene detection technology increases the diagnostic scope and medical business coverage of pet doctors. This involves the correct use of drugs according to the constitution of different pets to avoid allergies to pets, shock and death.

With the improvement of people's living standards, more and more people regard keeping pets as the need of life. In a sense, pets are already their own family. Pet owners are also most concerned about their pet's health. BioVenic gene detection  can comprehensively and accurately evaluate the breed purity, ancestry, genetic characteristics, genetic diseases, health risks, drug reactions, nutritional metabolism and so on. BioVenic is committed to helping pet doctors provide scientific health care management for pet owners, guide corresponding feeding adjustment or intervention, reduce or delay the risk of disease, and help pet owners avoid high costs caused by excessive treatment.

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